Finance Manager

Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc•Saskatoon, SK

30d

About The Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, ensuring fiscal management, compliance with funding agreements, full cycle accounting, external reporting, and alignment with STC’s strategic goals. This position provides leadership to a team of finance professionals and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities as well as supports community well-being through transparent financial stewardship and contributes to the economic sustainability of STC and its member First Nations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA designation preferred).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a non-profit or Indigenous organization.
Strong knowledge of fund accounting, government reporting, and audit processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Supervisory experience, demonstrated experience managing staff;
Experience with SAGE 300 ERP and ADP Workforce Now would be ideal
Understanding of Indigenous governance, culture, and community priorities is a strong asset.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including budgeting, account reconciliation, and strategic planning;
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reporting;
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines;
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment with a client service delivery focus;
Guiding and motivating a finance team, as well as collaborating with other departments;
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills;
Strong technical accounting skills;
Knowledge and understanding of Accountings Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO);
Proven ability to develop and implement changes in processes, policies, and/or procedures for improvement;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements at the Provincial/Federal levels regarding Employers, Payroll and Benefits Administration.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Experience with SAGE 300 ERP and ADP Workforce Now would be ideal
Understanding of Indigenous governance, culture, and community priorities is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash flow analyses, Bank Reconciliations, financial projections, and general ledger.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and reports;
Support organizational strategic planning, forecasting and performance;
Support budgeting processes with internal stakeholders;
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with recommendation;
Support program managers with funding proposals and financial modeling for new programs and partnerships;
Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment;
Recruit, select, train, and develop new team members as required;
Coach, mentor, establish performance goals and evaluate employee performance;
Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures;
Lead the audit preparation and ensure timely submission of financial reports;
Review financial compliance with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), provincial funding bodies, and other grant requirements;
Work closely with Directors, Program Managers, C-Suite members, external auditors etc;
Other duties related to the financial operations as required.