Bimose Tribal Council Looking for Comptroller at Kenora, ON Full Time

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Comptroller is responsible for the overall financial management of the Tribal Council and related entities and supervision of accounting staff and administrative services in order to meet Tribal Council requirements and support operations. The position also includes the delivery of Financial Advisory Services to Bimose Tribal Council Member
Communities.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for the overall financial management of Bimose Tribal Council and its related entities
• Provides supervision and guidance to the finance staff of Bimose Tribal Council and its related entities
• Ensures requirements of funding agreements are complied with and reports are submitted in a timely manner
• Works closely with auditors and prepares the year-end audit file and working papers
• As a key member of the senior management team, works closely with management in the development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets
• Maintains financial policies and internal controls; regularly reviews policies and controls and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Responsible for the supervision of the accounting staff; trains accounting staff in new procedures and policies; reviews work for accuracy and completeness
• Prepares financial statements on a monthly basis and presents statements to the management team and the Board of Directors.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• In conjunction with Program Managers, prepare operating budgets and capital budgets; monitor the budget on monthly basis and provide a variance analysis to the senior management team.
• Preparation of cash flow forecasting on a monthly basis
• Ensures the Finance Resource policy is applied and followed; ensures strong internal controls are implemented; regularly reviews the policy to ensure compliance with GAAP

PSAB standards and recommends changes as required

• Coordinates and attends Finance Committee meetings with the Executive Director
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA and/or CAFM Designation with a Bachelor’s degree
• Min 5 years financial management work experience
• Ability to maintain computerized accounting systems: i.e. Adagio and Pay Dirt
• Excellent management and coordination skills and experience are required.
• Experience working with First Nation communities and or First Nation organizations would be an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and PSAB standards.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel.

Along with their resume and cover letter applicants must submit three professional references by Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. CST.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION BY MAIL (marked as confidential), E-MAIL, IN PERSON, OR FAX
TO:

Bimose Tribal Council Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Manager

598 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, ON

P9N 3P7

Website: www.bimose.ca – Fax: (807) 468-3908

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: One location