Financial Comptroller - Vacant Position

Financial Comptroller - Vacant Position

Location:  Maamwesying Head Office – Serpent River First Nation or 123 March St. – Sault Ste. Marie

Full-Time Permanent

Salary Range:  $95,224 - $117,113

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and one Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

The opportunity: Under the direction of the CEO, the Financial Comptroller is responsible and accountable for maintaining the organization’s financial health. Their responsibilities include overall leadership of Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services’ accounting functions including financial budgets, quarterly financial projections, quarterly budget to actual variance analysis, accounting operations, supervising payroll operations, accountability reporting, banking and cashflow management.

The Financial Comptroller also provides financial analysis and advice to senior management on strategic and operational matters and assurance on the accuracy of financial transactions and reports. The Financial Comptroller must provide sound recommendations to management and oversee accounting and finance processes with the goal of enhancing strategic directions of Maamwesying, enhancing the operational efficiency, and optimizing the use of government grants and community funds. The Financial Comptroller will work closely and in collaboration with Mamaweswen, the North Shore Tribal Council Finance Department and Financial Comptroller.

What you need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance is required


• 3 years of similar work experience is required


• Chartered Professional Accountant designation or Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) certification would be considered an asset


• Experience in not-for-profit or Indigenous finance and accounting including sophisticated fund and agency accounting, compliance and reporting


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills necessary with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Knowledge of Sage or similar accounting systems


• Demonstrated ability to provide analysis for strategic financial decisions in operations and capital project planning


• Understanding of taxation, payroll, and other business financial aspects


• Understanding of International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) principles and how to apply them in the organization will be considered an asset


• Excellent written, verbal and technological communication skills


• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team environment


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule


• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts


• Must have access to a personal vehicle and must have a valid driver’s license


• Demonstrated competence in conflict resolution


• Membership in a First Nation located in Canada will be considered an asset


• Knowledge of First Nations and/or Indigenous communities, practices and culture will be considered an asset


• Must be bondable


• A clear criminal reference check in a condition of employment


• Attention to detail in all areas of work

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Paid Extended Health Benefits


• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)


• 3 weeks’ vacation for the 1st year 


• 15 Personal leave days annually


• $1,800 Professional development allocation annually


• 10 days professional development leave 


• Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cellphone)


• All travel expenses covered


• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience


• Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibwe people

What to expect. Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.  Accommodations accessibility will be available upon request.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.  Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline:  Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.