Finance Controller

Job title: Finance Controller

Job description: Adecco is currently hiring for a permanent, full-time Finance Controller to work within a First Nations community located in Atlin, BC. In this role, you will be responsible to ensure that the accounting operations of the government runs smoothly.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who have an appreciation for First Nation culture and are looking to take their career to new heights within a community that offers great learning opportunities and experiences. This position is open to candidates across Canada who are willing to relocate to Atlin, BC. Our client is offering relocation and accomodation assistance. * Pay rate: up to $85,000/year

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities: * Ensures policies and financial controls are effectively developed, implemented, and monitored

• Employs best practice accounting techniques, general ledger, and bank reconciliation
• Tracks account payables, accounts receivables and payroll processes, as this role supervises the Accounts Payable Clerk and Payroll and Benefits Administrator and any additional staff that may be needed in the future and assists when required
• Liaises with Senior Accountant/Auditors and other key players such as the Corporations where applicable in preparation of financial reports and statements
• Reconciles monthly general ledgers, invoice, and credit card statements.
• Ensures the Departments prepare their annual budget, monitor cash flow, and predict future cash flow needs; Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues. Supports managers and staff to ensure compliance with various funding agreements, budgeting, variance planning, and reporting on schedule
• Acting as key contact in alignment with the Finance Officer with funding agencies, financial institutions, auditors, vendors, and clients
• Streamline processes and procedures for improving operational efficiency of finance reporting and budgeting systems
• Monitors account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Provides ongoing support to clients, advisors, vendors, maintaining communication and maintenance of these relationships
• Assist with ongoing administration of any projects as required
• Creates a tracking system for all contributions agreements and receivables and prepares financial reports. Creates tracking list and informs managers about reporting due dates
• Implementing, monitoring, and overseeing standardized accounting and related software within financial operations. Provides recommendation for modernizing the accounting system and linking it to other government software applications
• Must be willing to be a member and participate in audit and finance committee meetings
• Hire and Supervise staff in coordination with the Administration Department HR

Qualifications and Requirements: * Completed Canadian CPA/CA/CMA/CGA/CFA/CAFM certification or consideration to at least two years of Canadian university/college accredited finance course work that was completed within the last ten years

• Minimum 3 years of proven work experience in a job-related finance/accounting setting
• 2 years of directly related experience supporting senior level finance professionals
• Experience working in SAGE, SAP, or another major accounting software is required
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions, and of systemic issues faced by First Nations people, and of the political and administrative structures of First Nations
• Experience in First Nations and/or public sector is preferred

If you are ready to take your career to new heights with this job opportunity apply now. If you meet our requirements an Adecco Recruiter will be in touch with you soon.

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