Finance Director
- Temiskaming Shores, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Listed closing date
- Experience
- 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
First Nations and Indigenous Organizations
Position: Finance Director
Organization: Keepers of the Circle / Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group
Location: In person. Temiskaming Shores, Northern Ontario
The Keepers of the Circle Finance Director will provide strategic leadership, stewardship, and oversight of all financial operations for our Indigenous led, not-for-profit organization.
This role ensures financial integrity, sustainability, accountability, and compliance with funder requirements while supporting the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to Indigenous community well-being, cultural integrity, and self-determination. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership, Board of Directors, Finance department, program managers, government funders, and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Education & Credentials
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
careers@keepersofthecircle.com Subject Line: (Name) Finance Director Application
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position: Finance Director
Organization: Keepers of the Circle / Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group
Location: In person. Temiskaming Shores, Northern Ontario
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: $93,600–$124,800, depending on experience
- Reports To: Executive Director
- Date Posted: September 29, 2026
- Closing Date: October 13, 2026
The Keepers of the Circle Finance Director will provide strategic leadership, stewardship, and oversight of all financial operations for our Indigenous led, not-for-profit organization.
This role ensures financial integrity, sustainability, accountability, and compliance with funder requirements while supporting the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to Indigenous community well-being, cultural integrity, and self-determination. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership, Board of Directors, Finance department, program managers, government funders, and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Provide strategic financial insights to the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and Board to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and organizational financial resilience.
- Support long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, fund accounting, and financial controls.
- Ensure compliance with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), provincial ministries, federal funders, and other grant requirements.
- Lead annual audit processes and ensure adherence to GAAP or ASNPO standards.
- Maintain accurate, timely financial statements and funder reports.
- Oversee reporting for grants, contribution agreements, restricted funding, and multi-year funding streams.
- Support program teams with budget development, financial tracking, and funder reporting.
- Distinguish secured funding from future opportunities and ensure transparent tracking.
- Lead and mentor finance staff, fostering accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Indigenous partners, advisory councils, and community stakeholders to ensure culturally grounded financial practices.
- Support organizational planning, staffing decisions, and investment strategies.
- Maintain financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 300, ERP systems) and administrative processes.
- Oversee contracts, procurement, and risk management frameworks.
- Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, and external financial advisors.
Education & Credentials
- CPA designation required or in progress
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Experience working with Indigenous organizations, First Nations governments, Tribal Councils, or Indigenous led not-for-profits strongly preferred.
- Experience with project-based accounting, funder reporting, budgeting, payroll oversight, and audits.
- Knowledge of ISC funding agreements, provincial funding streams, and federal contribution agreements considered an asset.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, Sage 300, ERP platforms).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities.
- Knowledge of ASNPO standards preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, reconciliation, and respectful engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven, community-focused environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Salary range: $93,600–$124,800
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and personal days.
- Opportunities for professional development, Indigenous cultural learning, and leadership growth.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
careers@keepersofthecircle.com Subject Line: (Name) Finance Director Application
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, reporting, compliance, audits, and oversight of grants and restricted funding. Advise senior leadership and the Board, strengthen financial systems and controls, lead and mentor finance staff, and collaborate with programs, funders, auditors, and Indigenous community partners.
Requirements
A CPA designation is required or in progress, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. The role requires 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, including senior leadership, and seeks experience with Indigenous organizations, project-based accounting, funder reporting, budgeting, payroll, and audits.
Skills
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Fund Accounting
- Payroll Oversight
- Grant and Funder Reporting
- Financial Compliance
- Audit Management
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management
- Staff Leadership and Mentoring
- Advanced Excel
- QuickBooks and Sage 300
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Personal Days
- Professional Development
- Indigenous Cultural Learning
- Leadership Growth
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
Keywords
- CPA
- GAAP
- ASNPO
- Indigenous Services Canada
- ISC Funding Agreements
- Federal Contribution Agreements
- Provincial Funding Streams
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage 300
- ERP Systems
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Fund Accounting
- Payroll
- Financial Reporting
- Grant Reporting
- Restricted Contributions
- Audit Management
- Internal Controls
- Risk Mitigation
- Procurement
- Scenario Modeling
- Financial Compliance
- Not-for-Profit
- Indigenous Organizations
- Financial Stewardship