Accounting Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Westbank First Nation • Kelowna, BC

9h • CA$96,911 - CA$116,293

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) supports the Financial Services department by performing financial analysis, documenting process and internal controls and assisting in developing financial reporting. The Accounting Manager, FP&A is responsible for reviewing financial business processes and making recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Criminal Record and Credit Checks with results acceptable to WFN
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with First Nation communities/people considered an asset
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Prepares forecasts for cash management, investing, borrowing and long-range planning activities
• Reviews and documents financial business processes through-out the organization and recommends improvements to achieve efficiencies and ensure strong internal controls
• Provides assurance that financial operations are following Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) guidelines, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Constitution and Laws, WFN policies and procedures
• Researches and provides advice to the Financial Services team on complex and emerging accounting and financial issues
• Maintains accounting system, ensuring logical chart of accounts, reporting roll-ups, and proper complete use of system to ensure efficient and useful reporting
• Conducts financial analysis by using predefined templates and calculations, evaluating and justifying the assumptions used in the analysis, and offering preliminary interpretations. Also creates templates to facilitate different types of analysis as needed
• Assists with the production of year-end financial statements and notes for WFN and WFN Constitution, and prepares key working papers for the auditor’s package
• In conjunction with the Controller, leads the budget development and review process and implements a streamlined budget process
• Ensures budget deadlines are met
• Assists in preparing communications materials that relay financial information such as charts and graphs for public circulation
• Provides support related to financial matters of WFN, including review and mapping of financial transactions for purposes of financial reporting
• Assists with other ad-hoc review, analysis, reporting, and support as required
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards, and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period
• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• Flexible time-off provisions
• Education and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree