Finance Manager - Ottawa, Canada - NAFC

NAFC

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Overview

An integral member of the NAFC's management team, the Finance Manager, reporting directly to the CEO, plays a vital role in steering the NAFC's financial strategy.

The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with funders and statutory requirements; and serves as a source of general business expertise.

The Finance Manager will oversee a team of currently two employees.

Key Responsibilities**- Oversee the full cycle accounting process.

Develop financial plans, forecasts, and budgets that align with the NAFC's mission and funding requirements.
Prepare and lead accurate and timely financial reporting & analysis, including but not limited to audits, monthly financial statements, etc., for management, board members, funders, and regulatory bodies.
Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, Indigenous governance requirements, and funding agreements.
Providing daytoday supervision, leadership and guidance to the finance team, including training and development opportunities.
Review all draft commercial contracts and make appropriate recommendations, when necessary, before signing.
Recommend and implement financial planning strategies with accompanying analysis and interpretation of operating results.
Recommend to the CEO, Board of Directors and relevant committees, appropriate operating policies, strategies, and procedures; And periodically assist Friendship Centre members with financial and managerial expertise.
Periodically revise NAFC finance policy and ensure organizational compliance.
Identifying and managing financial risks, including those related to funding, investments, and operations.
Monitor and manage the NAFC's budget, ensuring that expenses are in line with approved budgets and funding allocations.
Serve as staff liaison for the Finance and Audit Committees.

_ Note:
__ This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or tasks. Instead, responsibilities may change, or new ones be assigned, as required, that contribute to the overall success of NAFC._

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree or CPA designation is strongly preferred.
At least 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit or Indigenous organization.
Proven experience overseeing financial operations and managing a small team.
Proficiency in Sage Impact for financial management; advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting; experience with project management software, financial software integration, database management, and data analysis tools.
Knowledge of financial modelling, security, and compliance tools.
Strong understanding of Indigenous governance structure and protocols.
Experience ensuring compliance with funding agreements, financial regulations, and reporting requirements, along with the ability to prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial and sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders with varying levels of financial literacy.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze financial data and make strategic recommendations.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
Being able to work in French or Indigenous languages is an asset.

_ Thank you for your interest in this position at NAFC_

Closing date - June 10, 2024 at 9 am

Aperçu du poste

Membre à part entière de l'équipe de direction de l'ANCA, la gestionnaire financière ou le gestionnaire financier, qui dépend directement de la directrice générale, joue un rôle essentiel dans l'orientation de la stratégie financière de l'ANCA.

Elle ou il veille au respect des exigences statutaires et des bailleurs de fonds, et sert de source d'expertise opérationnelle en général.

La ou le titulaire du poste supervisera une équipe composée actuellement de deux employés.

Principales responsabilités

Superviser le cycle intégral du processus comptable.
Mettre au point des plans financiers, des prévisions et des budgets conformes à la mission de l'ANCA et à ses besoins de financement.
Préparer et diriger les processus de rapports et d'analyses financiers précis et opportuns, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, des vérifications, des états financiers mensuels, et, etc., pour la direction, les membres du conseil d'administration, les bailleurs de fonds et les organismes de réglementation.
Veiller au respect des réglementations financières pertinentes, des exigences en matiè