COMPTROLLER

Metis Child & Family Services Authority•Winnipeg, MB

7d•CA$75,043 - CA$90,573•Onsite

About The Position

The Métis Child and Family Services Authority is an incorporated entity with the responsibility to administer and manage child and family services delivery for Métis people in Manitoba. The Authority exists to strengthen and support the health and well-being of Métis families and communities by ensuring the creation and development of Métis-specific solutions that are responsive and sensitive to our collective history, experiences, culture, and values. The Comptroller is responsible for ensuring the Metis Child and Family Services financial operations, financial information systems, policies, procedures and practices are developed and operated in a manner that will result in efficient and effective program delivery within an appropriate system of control and accountability.

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or Accounting, Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA) or progress toward completion of designation is required.
3+ years of experience working in financial management.
Demonstrated understanding of Metis culture and communities, or the ability to attain within 6 months.
Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team, with other community and related service organizations to achieve goals and objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to use judgement and initiative in dealing with workflow.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to apply professional ethical standards and exercise due diligence.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ACCPAC (Sage 300) accounting software is considered an asset.
Knowledge/experience in Child and Family Services is considered an asset.
Experience working with Metis people.
A valid Manitoba driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle is preferred as travel within the city and to Metis/First Nations communities may/will be required.

Responsibilities

Manage the documentation, verification, and maintenance of supporting information for transactions and events for the MCFSA to ensure the integrity of financial information is maintained.
Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements tied to funding agreements, including monthly financial statements, monitoring cash flow, and variance reporting.
Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Finance Policy and Procedures Manuals.
Assist the CFO with development and maintenance and the insurance policies for MCFSA.
Manage the MCFSA day-to-day accounting and month-end processes including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for the MCFSA, maintain MCFSA working papers, and ensure month-end processes for the MCFSA are completed in a timely manner.
Assist with the development of Metis CFS system budgets in collaboration with the CFO.
Review and approve petty cash reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
Assist with efficiency initiatives and department projects.
Provide timely information for stakeholders through various standard and ad hoc reports.
Other duties as assigned.