Finance Manager - Strategic Leader with Community Focus

Engaged; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Housing subsidy

Professional growth

Community-focused environment

Job summary

Tla‑o‑qui‑aht First Nation is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and lead the finance team. You will drive budgeting activities, produce financial reporting, and provide analysis to inform strategic decisions in a community-focused setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, adaptability, and collaborative engagement within a First Nations organization on Vancouver Island. A CPA pursuit is preferred and a strong understanding of financial systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA designation (preferred).
• A minimum of two years of management experience within a First Nations organization.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and business operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adagio, and financial information systems.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate budgeting activities and participate in the development of the Nation's annual organizational budget.
• Prepare and oversee accurate financial reporting, financial statements, and budget monitoring processes.
• Review financial performance and provide analysis to support informed decision‑making.
• Support month‑end accounting activities, budget reviews, and transactional processes.
• Contribute to financial planning and support the implementation of organizational programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to support employee benefits administration and reporting.
• Develop department work plans and monitor performance objectives for supervised positions.
• Support policy review, operational analysis, and management‑level decision‑making processes.
• Prepare contracts, reports, correspondence, and other business documentation.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of communications, information technology, and human resources structures.
• Conduct research, analysis, and special projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Team management

Microsoft Office

Adagio

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance/Administration/Accounting

CPA designation pursuing (preferred)

Tools

Adagio

Microsoft Office

Financial information systems

Job description

Tla‑o‑qui‑aht First Nation is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and lead the finance team. You will drive budgeting activities, produce financial reporting, and provide analysis to inform strategic decisions in a community-focused setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, adaptability, and collaborative engagement within a First Nations organization on Vancouver Island. A CPA pursuit is preferred and a strong understanding of financial systems is essential.