Financial Compliance Officer
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
SALARY RANGE: Starting at $68,979.00 Per Annum · Full-time
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- SALARY RANGE: Starting at $68,979.00 Per Annum
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- Full-time
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- Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or compliance related role
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration
CLASSIFICATION: MGO-06
SALARY RANGE: Starting at $68,979.00 Per Annum
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
LOCATION: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Financial Controller
Brief Overview
Under the direction of the Financial Controller at Metis Nation–Saskatchewan, the Financial Compliance Officer is expected to assist in departmental/ministry wide budgets as well as keep track of financial reporting on a regular basis. This role is also expected to implement compliance monitoring systems, carry out financial risk management and support administration of funds in alignment with contribution agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial transactions.
- Conduct regular assessments to determine whether policies are being met.
- Ensures the organization is in compliance with its outside regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws.
- Management of financial resources.
- Ensure that project financials comply with established accounting standards, donor rules and financial guidelines.
- Identify risk issues and challenges and recommend solutions to address them.
- Report to the federal funders as per the reporting requirements laid out in the contribution agreements regarding the quarterly and annual reports as well as carry forwards.
- Liaise with the MN–S Finance Department and assist in monitoring of actual expenses vs budgets.
- Respond to accounts payable inquiries from contractors/lawyers and other payees.
- Provide financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and/or as requested.
- As a team player, assist in developing policies and procedures in partnership with other Ministries.
- Support the Ministry in budget preparations, new proposal developments and identifying areas for growth and improved outcomes for Métis citizens and the environment.
- Review bills, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, appropriately classified, and recognized in the correct accounting period.
- Prepare and process required adjustments in the accounting system to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
- Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested to support operational and management decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
- CPA Canada certification would be considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or compliance related role
- Experienced in QuickBooks Online with the ability to conduct effective remote training sessions.
- Advanced skills in Adobe and Microsoft Office programs Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Métis culture.
- Knowledge in financial regulations and policies
- A knowledge of Sage 300 and other budgeting software's would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge in risk assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of audited financial statements.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organization and critical thinking skills
- Strong time-management skills.
- Willingness to work in a team and independently.
- Resiliency in dealing with changing schedules, timelines, and financial priorities.
- Adaptive to environmental or governmental priority shifts.
- The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week Monday through Friday and includes a comprehensive total rewards package.
- A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.
- The successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
- Please submit your application by 9:59 PM on November 27, 2026.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Monitor financial compliance, budgets, expenses, and risks, ensuring transactions and project finances meet applicable regulations, accounting standards, and contribution agreement requirements. Prepare financial reports and analyses, support funder reporting and budget development, and collaborate with finance and other ministries on policies and procedures.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field and at least three years of experience in finance or compliance are required; CPA Canada certification is an asset. Candidates should have QuickBooks Online experience, strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of financial regulations and risk assessment, and familiarity with Métis culture; Sage 300 knowledge is an asset.
Skills
- Financial Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Monitoring
- Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounting Standards
- Financial Analysis
- QuickBooks Online
- Adobe
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Sage 300
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Audited Financial Statements
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Financial Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Preparation
- Budget Monitoring
- Financial Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Contribution Agreements
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Regulations
- Accounting Standards
- Audited Financial Statements
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage 300
- Adobe
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- CPA Canada
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Analysis
- Fund Reporting
- Internal Policies
- Métis Culture