Xilium Recruiters Inc. Looking for Accounting Finance Director (Based in Kamloops) at Kamloops, BC Full Time

Note: This role will require a relocation to Kamloops

Does the thought of managing people and processes that support positive financial management wwhile supporting First Nations initiatives put a spring in your step?

If yes, you’ll thrive in this Finance Director position with a First Nations organization located in beautiful Kamloops, BC. Our client has a long history of been working with Local First Nations and the Government to elevate their independence and help provide for their communities.

In the role of Finance Director, your day-to-day will be overseeing and implementing all aspects of the full accounting cycle, while working with other department heads to ensure that they have access to the right information in order to manage their respective areas. You’ll be required to oversee a small team (three reports) and be responsible for generating budgets, financial reports and statements, and financial collection. This full-time, permanent position requires a competent and dedicated manager with a strong background in accounting and an ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness in reporting to other managers.

The Role:

• Management of Accounting Department and accounting team.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Working with department heads in the Development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Reporting on financials to managers as required or requested.
• Preparation of month-end close process to ensure timely completion of monthly financial statements.
• Ensuring accuracy of postings to general ledger
• Ongoing management of:

Accounts payable and receivablePayrollDesk procedures for each accounting function Preparation and submission of year-end audit package

• Review of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with policies and good business practices.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Must have at least 5 to 7 years experience as an Accounting Manager or equivalent role
• Must have at least 3 years experience leading and managing a small team
• Experience working within a First NAtions and/or Non-Profit environment
• CPA not required but definitely an asset
• Knowledgeable in the process of developing and writing proposals
• A successful track record of mentoring team members to grow within their department
• Inquisitive nature and desire for creating processes that improve workflow
• Ability to multi-task and manage timelines and deadlines

If your expertise, inquisitive nature and ability to lead align well with our need for a keen and competent Finance Director, apply today!

***Please note all finalist candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Search, produce an acceptable driver’s abstract and complete a psychometric assessment***

Xilium Recruiters is BC’s #1 executive search and recruiting firm serving the Okanagan interior. When employers need highly skilled recruiters they can count on to grow their business, Xilium is at the top of their A-list!

“When real potential is actualized, and values are rightly aligned, business and careers flourish.”

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,661.44-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: One location