Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Sunchild Child and Family Services, Rocky Mountain and Sylvan Lake, AB

Department: Finance

Reports To: Executive Director

Organization Overview:

Sunchild Child and Family Services (SCFS) is committed to the health, preservation, and protection of Sunchild children and Families. With a financial scope of operations, and both Prevention and Protection Services to ensure the well-being of Indigenous Sunchild children and families:

· Prevention Services: Keeping families together in their community, minimizing the risk of children and youth in care, supporting reunification after child intervention involvement, providing a wide range of support services, and promoting cultural and traditional practices.

· Protection Services: Ensuring the safety of children in accordance with the Alberta Child and Youth Enhancement Act, collaborating with Prevention Services for reunification, and supporting families to maintain cultural connections while prioritizing child safety.

At Sunchild CFS, we uphold our values of Prevention, Cultural Safety, Decolonization, Reconciliation, and belonging to create a future where Indigenous children and families can thrive in an environment rooted in their culture, traditions, and safety.

Position Overview:

As the Finance Manager at Sunchild Child and Family Services, you will play a pivotal role in our organization’s financial management. Working closely with the Executive Director, you will be responsible for various key tasks aimed at ensuring our financial health and compliance with relevant regulations. Your duties will include developing comprehensive financial reports and navigating funding opportunities and legislative requirements to guide financial decisions. Additionally, you will oversee the smooth operation of our financial systems while fostering collaboration among finance staff. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to our organization's financial sustainability and effectiveness while upholding our commitment to creating a safe future for Indigenous children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management

· Implementing and maintaining sound financial operations, systems and procedures aligned with recognized accounting principles, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

· Driving the development of budgets and budget controls.

· Reviewing bank reconciliations & identifying transactions requiring further information.

· Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports compared to budgeted numbers.

· Collaborating with CFS leadership to develop financial plans and forecasts.

· Analyzing financial data and providing insights for decision-making to the Executive Director and the Board.

· Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

· Implementing and abiding by controls to comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.

2. Cash Flow Management

· Plan and monitor CFS’s cash flows to ensure sufficient funds are allocated and available for operational needs.

• Accounts Receivable
• Reviewing & allocating received funding to departments within the accounting software, Xero.
• Managing & obtaining funding agreements.
• Ensuring consistency of the agreement reporting requirements and the accounting records.
• Payroll
• Reviewing and approving payroll entries, and ensuring consistency with payroll platform, accounting system, and benefits platform.
• Facilitating & working with finance staff to ensure timely payment of invoices while abiding by policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and approving purchase orders and payments to ensure compliance with policies and budget.
• Year-End

· Participating in the year-end process including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analysis and other required documentation.

· Ensuring all compliance in accordance with provincial and federal standards

6. Risk Management

· Identify risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to improve CFS’s financial health, assets, processes, and internal controls.

• Training & Capacity Building

· Fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to leverage partnerships and support a productive working environment, including funding agencies, suppliers, and auditors.

· Proactively developing collaborative and respectful relationships with all internal and external stakeholders/rightsholders including community members, partners, governments, agencies, services, media, etc.

· Providing mentorship and support to finance staff, facilitating skill development & providing valuable feedback for growth of finance team members.

· Reviewing and evaluating the annual performance of finance team members.

• Financial Leadership
• Leading special projects as assigned by management.
• Driving initiatives to enhance financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and achieve CFS’ strategic goals.
• Actively searching for appropriate funding opportunities for CFS’ operations and investments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, economics, commerce, accounting and/or related field
• Or Bachelor’s specific in accounting, or equivalent experience with senior-level accounting experiences
• Minimum 5 years experience in business development capacity with First Nations
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designations are assets.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a First Nation environment.
• Prior experience in a leadership role is an asset.
• Possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/Experience of Child and Family Services organizations
• Indigenous cultural awareness essential
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Suite
• Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management software
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations virtual and eventually in-person
• Well-versed in financial management with ISC – Indigenous Service Canada

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to work.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Environment: This position involves routine time spent working on a computer and in an office environment.
• Mental Attention: A flexible mindset with strong planning and attention to detail aptitudes are required.
• Standard office hours – 9:00AM to 4:00PM
• Location: Travel involved. Main office(s) Rocky Mountain and Sylvan Lake, AB)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and compensation
• Excellent benefits package with extended health care
• Travel opportunities
• Travel allowances
• Retention Bonus
• Work/life balanced schedule.
• Educational Opportunities and advancements
• Professional developments

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rocky Mountain House, AB T0M 0A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rocky Mountain House, AB T0M 0A3

Application deadline: 2024-04-12
Expected start date: 2024-05-01