Senior Finance Coordinator

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre•Thunder Bay, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a grounded operational leader, the Senior Finance Coordinator cares for the daily financial wellbeing, funder accountability, and transparent reporting of the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC). Working alongside the CFO, this role nurtures healthy financial systems and policies while supporting our staff and team leads with compassionate guidance on compensation, benefits, and payroll. The Senior Finance Coordinator is a vital operational leader responsible for the oversight of daily accounting, financial administration, funder compliance, and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Finance Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining systems and finance policies and procedures. This role will also advise employees and managers on the interpretation of compensation and benefit programs and payroll functions. Beyond immediate operational duties, this role is explicitly structured for long-term leadership development. The ideal candidate demonstrates the capacity, strategic insight, and desire to eventually step into executive leadership. As part of TBIFC’s proactive talent management strategy, this position offers direct mentorship from the CFO to build readiness for future executive succession opportunities as they naturally arise. As a member of the Core Staff Team, the Senior Finance Coordinator will play a key role in working closely with Senior Management. The Senior Finance Coordinator must have the ability to adapt to new technology, to effectively communicate with a multi-disciplinary team, and to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.

Requirements

Five years of related senior-level financial management experience.
Knowledge/experience with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
High level of administrative skills including fiscal resource management, payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, financial reports and audits, and experience in third party contractual administration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong working knowledge of Excel and SAGE 300; ability to adapt to new technology.
Understanding of relevant government legislation regarding payroll, pay equity, charitable status, and benefits.
Solid understanding of CRA regulations regarding taxable and non-taxable employee benefits (e.g., allowances, gifts, cell phones, vehicle usage) and statutory deductions.
Strong practical knowledge of full-cycle payroll execution within 24-hour operational or shift-based environments.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
Exceptional task prioritization and context-switching skills; able to set priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Absolute integrity and commitment to maintaining complete confidentiality surrounding sensitive financial, personal, and payroll-related employee records.
Ability to establish and maintain clear, healthy professional boundaries with staff, vendors, and community members.
Must have reliable transportation.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
Certifications, licenses or micro-credentials appropriate to industry, including Payroll Administration or Benefits Specialist.
Enrollment in or working towards a professional designation related to this position.
Awareness of and appreciation for traditional Indigenous culture and the social reality that Indigenous people experience in an urban setting; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s).
A valid Ontario Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Oversight of daily accounting, financial administration, funder compliance, and financial reporting.
Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining systems and finance policies and procedures.
Advising employees and managers on the interpretation of compensation and benefit programs and payroll functions.
Nurturing healthy financial systems and policies.
Supporting staff and team leads with guidance on compensation, benefits, and payroll.
Working closely with Senior Management as a member of the Core Staff Team.
Handling sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.