Financial Analyst

Katzie First Nation is searching for a detail-oriented professional to join our Finance Team for approximately 12 months. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the **Financial Analyst** is a hands-on role responsible for the monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses while acting as the financial business partner for the Territorial Guardianship and Referrals Department. The FBP responsibilities include a larger scope of financial support in addition to General Accountant responsibilities, which include departmental budgeting & actual variance analysis, expense tracking, invoicing, and reporting. Ideally, you excel at leading your day-to-day tasks but are also flexible when different needs and priorities arise throughout the day.

At KFN, we understand that experiences and qualifications may look different for everyone, and if this job description interests you, we encourage you to apply.

**What you will be responsible for**:
**General Accountant (50%)**
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for KFN and all entities using the Bank Rec module in Adagio.
- Monitor budgets of all programs and provide variances reports.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Balance Sheet reconciliations and other general accounting duties.
- Assist in developing or implementing financial policies, procedures, or processes to ensure conformity to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Other duties as directed by the Finance Manager

**Finance Business Partner (50%)**
- Auditing and transitioning Referrals & Territorial Guardianship finance tracking into the organizational finance tracking system
- Supporting the tracking of revenue and expenses on multiple budgets and grants, including regular invoicing, reporting, contract spending, etc.
- Regular quality assurance and control of budgets to ensure that charges are in the appropriate accounts.
- Working with the department to establish departmental financial guidelines and processes.
- Working with the department administration to establish a departmental financial management system to account for 5-10-year departmental budget planning, forecasting, and investment of departmental source revenue.

**General**
- Cross-training within the finance department to provide support and additional capacity when needed.
- Create/maintain/update processes and procedures.

**What you bring to the position**:

- Knowledge gained through completing a degree in finance or a related field, plus three years of relevant, progressive work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- CPA designation or working towards CPA designation is required.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, tax laws, and First Nation reporting requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Adagio or other ERP systems is an asset.
- Experience with Grant funding preferred.
- Attention to detail and excellent time management skills to manage work in an efficient and timely manner and provide high-quality work.
- Experience developing strong working relationships with all business units and department leaders while assisting them in achieving strategic and financial priorities.
- Flexibility and the ability to handle a diverse and complex workload respectfully, timely, and effectively responding to requests and queries.
- Ability to work independently, work with others, and contribute to a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and direct people with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.
- Uphold integrity and confidentiality of all information seen, heard, or obtained in the role.