Manager, Financial Services

Job Purpose:

The Manager of Financial Services is responsible for ensuring the accounting records of Saulteau First Nations provide for accurate and timely financial statements and analysis. In addition, as Saulteau First Nations is a government office, the Manager of Financial Services is responsible for ensuring the Nation’s accounting transactions are in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Designated CPA -required.
• Accounting Diploma, or CAFM designation coupled with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience – an asset.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience managing an accounting or finance team.
• Alternatively, will also consider those with 5 years experience in public practice accounting, preferably with experience auditing in accordance with PSAS, IFRS and/or ASPE.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in a First Nations environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and reporting frameworks — PSAS Experience with the accounting system Adagio or Sage is considered an asset.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.