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High Bar First Nation

PO Box 458, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0
Ph: (250) 459-2117; Fax: (250) 459-2119

Job Posting
Title Finance Manager
Reports To Band Administrator

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Band Administrator, the Finance Manager shall effectively carry out all financial duties of High Bar First Nation. The Finance Manager provides support to Chief & Council and staff through the Band Administrator. The Finance Manager initiates and follows through with a variety of tasks, intended to continuously improve the financial operation of the Band.

1. Develops and maintains timely and accurate financial statements and reports that match generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

2. Administers the financial affairs and budgets as directed by the Band Administrator and the Council

3. Assists in the preparation of the operating budgets for the High Bar First Nation and prepares account set up each year

4. Ensures invoices are processed on a timely basis and compares to cash flow

5. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

6. Ensures that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including withholding payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Provincial Sales Tax, WCB, and that reporting to external bodies (Indigenous Services Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Auditor, community) is undertaken in an accurate and timely basis

7. Prepares all supporting information for the annual audit and liaises with the Auditor as necessary

8. Documents and maintains complete and correct supporting information for all financial transactions

9. Maintains financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and payroll

10. Reconciles bank and loan accounts on a monthly basis

11. Maintains or oversees the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

12. Ensures all financial statements are accurately completed for review by the Band Administrator, and Council

13. Analyzes expenditures for trends, problems, and potential savings, and advises the Band Administrator

14. Provides financial information and support for the development of proposals for funding and completes applications for funds as required and informs Band Administrator of the receipt of funds and any related contractual and other requirements

15. Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that they are properly recorded

16. Handles on-line banking by reviewing balances, transmitting payroll, transferring funds, setting up new accounts and processing on-line payments

17. Ensures all expenditures are approved according to the signing authority policy and schedules signers for each pay period and accounting approval cycle

18. Maintains accurate filing systems for all financial and employee records.

Qualifications:

Education:
• High School plus post secondary courses in accounting and business
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or Degree in Business Administration would be an
asset
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Band Administrator in the preparation of budgets and
funding proposals
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for accounting (SAGE 50), word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, email, and the internet to the intermediate level (capable of using many
functions and feel confident using the program)
• Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail
• Understand and maintain financial records, contracts, and other documents according to funding
agency policies and procedures
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Aboriginal culture
• Ability to perform payroll functions bi-weekly
Experience:
• Three to Five years of progressive financial experience performing accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll, general ledgers, budget preparation and financial reporting in a multidepartment
environment
• Self starter and motivated to take on roles with results-oriented goals
Working Conditions:
• May be required to work some non-standard hours to attend meetings of the governing body and
during specific periods of the accounting cycle such as the Annual Audit.
• Receives minimal supervision with occasional direction and random checks of the work
performed
• Could work remote upon agreement with management.

Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License
• Must have a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet
program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided
• Must have and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

General Category:
• This position would be fulltime term based.
• Might be an opportunity for contracting part time.

Maintains open and professional communications with co-workers, Band members, Chief and
Council, external and internal stakeholders.
• Travels as required in the performance of their job
• Serves on committees as directed by the Band Administrator
• Maintains confidentiality of all information seen, heard, or obtained by virtue of employment
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Aboriginal culture

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to
responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented
and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

If this exciting new opportunity appeals to you, kindly email your resume and cover letter with
subject Finance Manager to office@hbfn.ca before August 20, 2022
NO PHONE CALLS