Finance Manager

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Finance Manager

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Finance

Division: Administration

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: January 17, 2025

Closing Date: February 7, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

We are seeking a Finance Manager who will be responsible and accountable for overall financial management for Oneida Nation of the Thames, following the approved Finance Policy. These duties include training, coaching, planning, budgeting, organizing, co-ordinating, administering, managing and evaluating, organizational policy and relevant legislation.

Must be prepared to provide the leadership, vision, and expertise to implement and evaluate new and existing services. As a member of the finance team, participates in strategic planning, community development, policy planning in keeping with the mandate of Oneida Nation of the Thames and the strategic direction of the Oneida Nation of the Thames Elected Council.

EDUCATION:

1. Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
2. A professional accounting designation in CPA and/or CAFM through AFOA, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and at least five years of experience in planning and conducting internal and external audits over financial reporting or similar and/or involvement in planning, monitoring, and reporting activities (budgeting, strategic planning, variance reporting, financial statement preparation, etc.) and/or managing all aspects of funding agreements (grant/proposal writing, policy writing, monitoring/reporting) and/or internal controls relevant to all aspects of a financial management system.
2. At least five years experience in a management and/or supervisory capacity.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations organizations and their financial management systems.
4. Ability to facilitate the implementation of approved Finance, Governance, and Human Resources policies.
5. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
6. Excellent working knowledge of Sage 300.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume. 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Criminal Record Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.   

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.