Senior Financial Officer, FMS Support Services

This is a contract position with an end date of March 31 We AreJoin us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act we have been dedicated to providing fully optional tools and services tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors the FMB is committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. Be a part of our mission to support First Nations in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their administrative ApplyFlexible work hours and a 37.5-hour work weekAbove average wellness days and holidaysGenerous employer paid extended benefits including a Registered Pension Plan with matching contributionsOpportunities for professional development and career growthA talented diverse and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scaleRemote and hybrid work opportunities availableWhat You Will DoSupport the Senior Manager FMS Support Services in the planning management and delivery of FMS Support mentorship training and ongoing support to team members ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial the ongoing development and enhancement of the FMS Support Services Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance and continuous and deliver training and knowledge transfer initiatives that build client capacity in bookkeeping financial management and financial First Nations clients with back-office accounting functions in accordance with service agreements and Financial Management System (FMS) clients with budgeting financial planning internal controls policies procedures and day-to-day financial accounting operations and internal control systems recommend improvements and support the implementation of enhanced the full accounting cycle including account reconciliations cash management payroll accounts receivable and financial budget preparation financial forecasting variance analysis audit readiness and month-end and year-end financial statements and reports for Council senior management and other stakeholders in accordance with Financial Management System (FMS) You AreA Degree in Finance Accounting Economics or another business-related field.A CPA designation is 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience; experience as a Senior Financial Officer Controller or similar role is working with Indigenous Governments organizations or communities is considered an knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting budgeting forecasting and internal of not-for-profit compliance standards and financial management with Sage 300 and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Adagio is an to prepare analyze and present financial reports to senior management and leadership skills including mentoring training and supporting written and verbal communication skills in English; French is considered an and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and history with a willingness to participate in ongoing learning and or relevant education and/or experience may be to ExpectFMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such candidates can expect the following steps:Initial phone screenPanel interview with 3 FMB membersFinancial knowledge assessmentReferences background check and a trait assessmentOfferFMB is committed to inclusive practices. As such please you require any accommodations as a candidate or if would like a copy of the full job is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.

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Senior IC