Finance Comptroller

Sep 23, 2024

Apply By: October 11, 2024
Department: Finance
Employment Term: Permanent Full-time (1 position)

Summary

This position will report directly to the CFO, the Finance Comptroller is responsible for ensuring financial statements and records are in compliance with Canadian General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), assists with the annual audit, leads financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting, administrative and payroll functions; abides by and enforces all financial administration policies and procedures, as well as other applicable policies and acts, in accordance with Mistawasis Néhiyawak and federal legislation.

The Finance Comptroller is responsible for overseeing accounting activities and ensuring ledgers accurately reflect money coming in and going out of the First Nation on a timely basis, supervising and mentoring finance staff, assisting the CFO and Senior Management with preparing annual departmental and program budgets and financial reports, overseeing the management of the accounting and payroll systems, and other related duties assigned by the CFO.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares payroll requisitions, payment request, purchase order request and all other required financial documents as required for financial contribution agreements and proposal documents.
  • Transcribes formats, inputs, edits, retrieves, copies and transmits correspondence, documents, data and graphics.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and directly related to above noted responsibilities as clarified with Supervisor.
  • Complete various Finance reconciliations.
  • Assist with completion of reports/inquiries, as required/requested.
  • Complete preparation of transactions for payment.

Competencies (Including but not limited to)

  • Knowledge of Canadian GAAP, Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Standards
  • Ability to verify and analyze data, maintain proper supporting documentation for transactions
  • Capabilities in administering government funding, proposals and program reporting is a plus
  • Strong understanding of cash management, expenditure processes and controls
  • Knowledge of payroll processing and procedures, T4 and benefits reporting
  • Experience in the audit process and capable of delivering audit requirements
  • Capable of operating accounting software at a highly proficient level – familiarity with Xyntax is preferred, experience with Accpac, Quickbooks or Sage is sufficient
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Able to ensure the First Nation complies with Federal Labour Law, Privacy Law, Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety and Human Rights
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of Cree language is a bonus
  • Has team building, supervisory and leadership skills, demonstrates sound work ethics
  • Strives for professional excellence in fulfilling their role with skill, honesty, care and diligence

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years experience with full-cycle accounting
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a major in accounting
  • Experience working in a First Nation organization is a plus
  • CPA-CA, CGA or CMA designation or working towards completion of designation is a plus
  • Must be bondable – a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check will be required

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be Able to work with public, suppliers, Government agencies.
  • Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and confident manner.
  • Adherence to confidentiality provisions surrounding financial information.
  • Meticulous, high level of attention to detail/accuracy.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to take direction.
  • Possess a positive attitude towards workplace/co-workers/public.
  • Must be reliable – having excellent attendance & be at work on time.
  • Must lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain a positive public image.

Additional Responsibilities / Information

Attend internal and external meetings, (may require travel & work on weekends) as required from time which include but may not be limited to:

  • Membership meetings.
  • Other Internal and or External meetings as directed.

Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with three (3) references to:

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
P.O. Box 250
Leask, Saskatchewan
SOJ 1M0

Fax: (306) 466-2299

Email: hr@mistawasis.ca

 

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.