Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Multi-Entity Operations)

O'Chiese Business & Investment Centre (OBIC)
Location: Central Alberta (on-site, full-time)
Reports to: Corporate Controller

About O'Chiese Business & Investment Centre

O'Chiese Business & Investment Centre (OCBIC) is the economic development arm of the O'Chiese First Nation. We oversee a diverse portfolio of Nation-owned businesses across Central Alberta, including energy and contracting services, retail, hospitality (hotel and casino), and professional services.

Our mandate is to build strong, well-governed businesses that create long-term economic value for the Nation and its members.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our growing Finance team during an important phase of transformation. This is a hands-on, operational accounting role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, bringing structure to complexity, and improving processes in a multi-entity environment. You will work closely with the Corporate Controller, business leaders, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting for assigned OCBIC entities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close schedules
• Manage AP, AR, invoicing, payments, and employee expenses
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare audit schedules and support CRA and internal compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate financial data in accounting systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks)
• Contribute to process improvements, system migrations, and standardization efforts

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close is accurate, timely, and well-controlled
• Financial records are reliable, well-documented, and audit-ready
• Business leaders receive clear, practical financial insights
• Processes are continuously improved and standardized across entities
• Strong working relationships are built across OBIC businesses

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You:

• Have owned full-cycle accounting and month-end close, not just supported it
• Are comfortable working in operational, multi-entity environments
• Enjoy improving processes and bringing clarity to growing organizations
• Prefer working on-site and being connected to day-to-day operations
• Value collaboration, accountability, and long-term impact

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA is strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in operational or industry-based environments
• Experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, contracting, energy services, or other high-volume businesses is a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting audits and CRA compliance
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Clear communicator able to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Respect for Indigenous culture, governance, and community business practices

Why Join OCBIC?

• Work across a diverse portfolio of businesses - no two days are the same
• Be part of a finance transformation, not a static environment
• Make a meaningful contribution to Indigenous-owned enterprises
• Collaborate with a supportive Finance team committed to improvement and growth
• Opportunity to deepen technical expertise and grow toward senior or controller-level responsibilities

Additional Information

• Candidates must live in Alberta or be actively relocating to Alberta
• This is an on-site, full-time role based in Central Alberta
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Successful candidates will be subject to background checks

OCBIC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.