Manager, Accounting, Finance

Category: Full-Time Permanent Under the direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative support services including financial management, reporting, and administration to support the achievements of strategies in alignment with AMC. As an integral part of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Finance provides advice and assistance to the strategic planning process and annual operational plans of the organization. Act as a financial lead for the organization and in collaboration with the Executive Director identify and manage potential business risk, insurance requirements, treasury management and the strategic planning process. Provide strategic management of accounting, payroll, and finance functions. Direct and prioritize operational planning including accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls ensuring accuracy and following best practices. Lead the annual budgeting process and regular reporting including variance updates for the carious programs to management staff, Executive Director and Grand Chief’s Office, Personnel & Finance (P&F Committee), Executive Council of Chiefs, Chiefs in Assembly, and the Royal Bank of Canada as required. Lead the annual auditing process. Participate in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of proposals for AMC development projects. Reinforce a collaborative, team-oriented approach including a positive, supportive, coaching leadership style within the Finance department and Senior Management Team. Participate in the recruitment, training, development, and retention of skilled accounting, payroll, and finance staff. Reviews that all accounts receivable, payable, and bank reconciliations including journal entries are accurate and processed. Develops annual consolidated and program budgets with program managers and monitors expenditures against budgets. Meets with and responds to manager inquiries regarding requests for financial reports and cash flow development for specific funded program projects. Provides financial advice, recommendations, and guidance to the AMC Grand Chief, Senior Management Team, P&F Committee, Chiefs in Assembly, and Executive Chiefs Committee regarding AMC business. Debt retirement strategy development and implementation. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline. MBA or major in Accounting/Finance is an asset. ~ 8 years of senior leadership experience in accounting or finance. ~Excellent project management and change management skills, with the ability to transition to new processes and foster a knowledge-sharing collaborative environment between multiple programs. ~ Strategic, growth minded, and innovative long-term thinker with the ability to anticipate the needs and negotiate solutions. ~ Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports, financial analysis and lead the audit process. ~ Must be proficient in computer software with sound knowledge of SAGE 300 and Microsoft Office. ~ Knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and fluent in a First Nations language would be an asset. ~ Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to professional ethics. ~ Must be able to work flexible hours. ~ Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.