Senior Manager Finance and Accounting
About The Position
Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting to work under the direction of the Adams Lake Band’s Chief Financial Officer. The individual’s main responsibility is to provide leadership and oversight of the Band’s financial operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and performance of all accounting functions. This role oversees financial reporting, audits, payroll, cash management, internal controls, and compliance with the Financial Administration Law, Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and applicable requirements of related entities. As a senior advisor and trusted partner to leadership, the position ensures financial systems, policies, and processes effectively support program delivery, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making. This position will join a professional team including staff working towards their CPA and there will be times additional training or mentorship may be requested. The Sr. Manager is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting to Chief and Council, management, funders, and regulators, maintaining year‑round audit readiness, leading and developing the Finance team, managing external financial service providers, and collaborating across the organization to promote sound financial stewardship and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and professional designation CPA.
- Deep technical knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, with demonstrated expertise in the practical management of a disbursed Finance team.
- Minimum of five (5) years accounting experience at a senior level, preferably within a Band/Business environment, with an appreciation of First Nations values.
- Strong leader and collaborator with the ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.
- Proven in driving process improvements, efficiencies, and best practices.
- Thrives in fast‑paced environments, managing multiple priorities with professionalism and urgency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, Adagio, Sage 300 or similar ERPs.
- Able to read, interpret and comply with laws, regulations and other legal documents pertaining to the Band.
- Commitment to and respect for the spirit and intent behind the rules and core values of the organization.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB.
Responsibilities
- Financial Stewardship & Reporting
- Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit
- Treasury, Risk & Financial Sustainability
- Financial Systems, Procurement & Contract Management
- Strategic Advisory, Communication & Collaboration
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program
- starting vacation entitlement of two weeks
- two-week paid winter break
- paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
