Financial Controller

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- The Whitecap Dakota First Nation is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Controller to perform and coordinate accounting duties within the organization. The Financial Controller’s responsibilities include day to day management of the finance and accounting department including managing all financial data, reporting, month and year end close, annual budget, leading audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned._
- To be successful in this role, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding Financial Controller will also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure._

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The following duties **ARE NOT **intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the Financial Controller, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. In accordance with standards of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will:
Manage the daily operations of the finance and accounting department including cash management, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and other accounting operations;
- Oversee direct reports including orientation, coaching and development, performance evaluation and if required, disciplinary action;
- Manage all aspects of the financial system data and financial reporting;
- Manage the financial data, financial reporting and distribution of reports and other critical information to the Executive Team;
- Manages the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and Multi-year Financial plan;
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures including review of A/P, A/R/ GL, reconciliations;
- Manages the annual audit process;
- Review and updating of appropriate business policies, procedures, and processes to record the financial transactions effectively and efficiently for the business entities;
- Prepare tax remittances and regulatory reporting as needed;
- Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas;
- Support the implementation of new accounting solutions;
- Provide input into department’s annual goal setting process;
- Provide support for A/P, A/R, and G/L posting and month end reporting; and
- Assist in the completion of the Annual Report;

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $100,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitecap, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-09