Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Finance Manager is a full-time administrative position.  The Finance Manager supervises the staff within the finance team. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day activities of the finance office and assists with the maintenance of all financial records in the preparation of the annual finance audit.  The Finance Manager is a member of the Management Team.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance and Administration or Executive Director on all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community College Diploma with four years’ direct related experience. However, others with a combination of skills, education and experience that would allow them to do the job may be considered.

• Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations.

• Sound knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service delivery, First Nation communities, family structure, and local customs and traditions.

• Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Aboriginal Child and Family Services including service delivery, mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, office methods, and auditing standards.

• Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.

• Committed to always ensure highest level of confidentiality; thorough understanding that all agency matters related to services, clients, staff, and all other agency business must be kept confidential.

• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with subordinates, colleagues, vendors, other community agencies and service providers.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of agency mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, and auditing standards.

• Ability to take direction and work within philosophy, mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, and auditing standards.

• Experience in supervisory and general office administration.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the finance team ensuring efficient service to all program areas of the agency.

• Extensive experience in computerized bookkeeping and accounts payable in a business of government setting.

• Working knowledge of budgeting and budget analysis.

• Experience in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements.

• Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, evaluation and leadership skills with a working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation, and conflict resolution techniques.

• Proven ability to work productively with little or no supervision, and under stress of deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to compile financial information and prepare reports.

• Excellent computer skills and keyboard speed of 50 words per minute.

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with a variety of software programs.

• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Director of Finance and Administration.

• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.

• Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and

• Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.