Date Classified: January 29, 2025
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Business Unit: Lax Kw’alaams First Nation
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC

The Lax Kw’alaams Band has an opening for a full-time Finance Manager. This position is a Senior Administration and Management team member and is responsible for Financial Controllership and Management. Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Accounting Management
Manage the accounting functions of the Band and ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting.

• Review General Ledger entries, Bank Reconciliations and other accounting reconciliations.
• Supervise the accounting team and ensure that deadlines are met for timely and accurate Financial Reporting.
• Ensure that cash from sales is seamlessly recorded in the General Ledger system.
• Ensure that controls are implemented to detect and prevent errors and fraud.
• Provide monthly internal financial statements to the CFO and Senior Management.

Contract Management
In consultation with the CFO and Program Leads, oversee the administration of funding contracts.

• Ensures contractual obligations are met and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Assist in applying for funding.
• Process cash flows, claim forms and other requirements from funders.

Operational Efficiencies
Work with the CFO, and Program Directors/Department Managers to develop annual budgets.

• Lead the annual budget preparation process.
• Monitor budget variances and, in consultation with the Department heads, make recommendations for resolutions.

Perform other duties within the scope of the position and as assigned.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• CPA and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Experience working in Public Sector Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience and at least two years of management /supervisory experience.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Great technical skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and relevant administrative software.
• A great attitude, a strong work ethic and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Reliable vehicle and a driver’s license.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a healthy lifestyle.
• The successful candidate will be asked to provide a current Criminal Record Check.
• Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability, and reliability. Able to deal with people’s sensitivity tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and benefits.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position and is open to all genders.

Submission Deadline:

• February 14, 2025; afterwards, open until filled.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.
• We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the Human Resources Department: [email protected].