JOB POSTING
Position Title: Finance Officer- Full-time - Permanent Position
Position Description: Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Finance Officer will perform internal control functions, account reconciliation, general ledger administration and preparation of audit working papers.
Major Responsibilities:
- Process and/or verify financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures
- Complete weekly Accounts Payable cycle meeting organizational deadlines
- Set up and maintain vendor accounts to ensure current data
- Monitor and enforce existing financial policies and procedures and assist with identifying areas for improvement relevant to accounting and internal control, budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking
- Communicate and collaborate with the Accounting Manager as well as the Finance Department Staff to ensure consistent practices and procedures within the department
- Assist with the internal development, leadership and mentorship of other Finance department staff including Finance Clerks in order to improve internal capacity
- Collate information for various reports and remittances to funding/government agencies and management
- Prepare account reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries as required
- Assist with audit and prepare audit working papers
- Attend meetings as required
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned
Working Conditions:
- Travel may be required
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds
- Overtime as required
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in accounting is required, combined with a minimum of three (3) years experience in the accounting field. Enrolment in the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) program of study is encouraged.
- Experience working within First Nations management.
- Ability to work within a team setting and fast-paced work environment and is expected to initiate and problem-solve with collaboration from supervisors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- High level of experience of financial software is required (Microsoft Dynamics would be considered an asset).
- Must be bondable and pass a Criminal Reference Check.
Salary: $64,336 Annually
Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Please direct your application to the attention of:
Human Resources- Recruitment
Ph: 807-623-9543 Fax: 807-623-5190
Email: jobs@fwfn.com
When applying online, please ensure to reference the Job Posting Title in the Subject Line.
When hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.
