2025-82 Financial Services Supervisor

Reports To

Director of Finance & Administration

Direct Reports

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Payroll and Benefits Clerk

General Finance Clerks

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide oversight as well as administrative and transactional support to the service functions within the Finance Department at Saulteau. In addition, as Saulteau First Nations is a government office, the FSS is responsible for ensuring the Nation's accounting transactions are in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards.

This position requires an individual with a high level of professionalism and must be comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment. The individual is experienced at creating a healthy departmental culture while ensuring consistent results from their team.

The professionalism and confidentiality that is expected of a Financial Supervisor is second nature to the you. As a supervisor, you enjoy your role as a coach, mentor and culture leader, taking pride in the success and development of your team members. You are known for consistently delivering timely and accurate reports and reconciliations. You have experience developing and managing processes and internal controls within an accounting environment. You see yourself as a collaborative partner leveraging your process and financial acumen to assist your team with their day-to-day tasks and meeting deadlines.

You have a passion for delivering quality financial information to members of the leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role of Financial Services Supervisor includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Supervises, develops and supports direct reports on a day-to-day basis with their workflows
• Ensures direct reports are appropriately trained and mentored
• Prepare and/or review accruals, account reconciliations and required monthly reports from team; confirm they are prepared in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides Finance Department coverage where business needs present
• Reviews and analyzes revenues and expenditures to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Provides relevant approvals for functions within the Financial Services Department
• Coordinates with third party service providers to develop and maintain existing finance systems
• Ensures accounting department policies and procedures are followed
• Recommends additions and changes to accounting department policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with regulators for insurance and tax payments
• Works with Accounting Technician to support analytical and reporting needs on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• Works with Financial and Budget Analyst to support funding proposals to supplement SFN revenues sources
• Prepares year-end working files for external auditor as requested
• Prepares reporting and analysis for Director of Finance as requested
• Liaises with other departments as needed to support service deliver to those internal partners
• Ensures a positive image and professional working relationship for SFN across all stakeholder groups
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Designated CPA –preferred, will accept current program enrollment
• Accounting Diploma, or CAFM designation coupled with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience managing an accounting or finance team
• Alternatively, will also consider those with 3 years experience in public practice accounting, preferably with experience auditing in accordance with PSAS, IFRS and/or ASPE
• Preference will be given to those with experience in a First Nations environment
• Capable of motivating and holding accountable direct reports, possesses tact and demonstrates good judgement in the office environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and reporting frameworks – PSAS, IFRS and ASPE
• Experience with the accounting system Sage Intaact is considered an asset
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Travel may be required within SFN community
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Wage Range: $82, $90,032.16

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,203.27-$90,032.16 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person