Financial Control Officer

Company: Six Nations of the Grand River

FINANCIAL CONTROL OFFICER – 067-25-1

Finance/Core Services

Full-Time

 

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, for the Financial Control Officer with Finance, Core Services.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

 

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Control Officer Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer with functional supervision provided by the Senior Manager of Housing and Director of Public Works.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

 

To assist the Chief Financial Officer and the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council in the performance of their statutory, administrative and financial duties related to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council within the policies and procedures established by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

 

To support the Director of Public Works and the Senior Manager of Housing with financial planning, expense control, and funding reporting. The Financial Control Officer is responsible for the overall administrative oversight of accounting and finance under departmental policies. Maintain effective financial management, control, and planning throughout the Public Works and Housing departments.

 

Type	Full Time
Closing Date	April 2, 2025
Hours of Work	35 Hours/ week
Wage	Minimum $78,400/year

 

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
• Three to five years of experience in a full accounting cycle and preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present information to all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data to produce accurate, timely, concise readable reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of software packages: Excel, Word, Sage 300, or other accounting software.
• Excellent accounting skills with practical knowledge and application of GAAP & PSAS.

 

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

 

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Alkiie Froman, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5727 or via email at HRBP2@sixnations.ca.

 

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail  to or drop off at:

 

Financial Control Officer – Full- Time– 067-25-1

                                                c/o Reception Desk

                                                Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

                                                P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

                                                Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0

 

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER

 

POSITION TITLE:            BUILT ENVIRONMENT FINANCIAL CONTROL OFFICER

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer with functional supervision provided by the Senior Manager of Housing and Director of Public Works.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

 

To assist the Chief Financial Officer and the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council in the performance of their statutory, administrative and financial duties related to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council within the policies and procedures established by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

 

To support the Director of Public Works and the Senior Manager of Housing with financial planning, expense control, and funding reporting. The Financial Control Officer is responsible for the overall administrative oversight of accounting and finance under departmental policies. Maintain effective financial management, control, and planning throughout the Public Works and Housing departments.

 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

 

• Prepares required journal entries for approval.
• Supervises and provides mentorship for the Collections Officer.
• Prepares financial statements, analysis and forecasts for the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Manager of Housing, Director of Public Works, and/or for approval by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, as required.
• Assists in preparation of yearly budgets and yearend projections.
• Ensures invoices are correct, properly coded to applicable expenditure accounts and in accordance with current Six Nations of the Grand River policies and procedures.
• Manages the residential mortgage software, TEA (The Exceptional Assistant) by Common Goals Software used in the management of Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Housing Loans.
• Conduct ad hoc data collection, benchmarking, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of annual audit working paper files.
• Keep accurate and timely track of unearned revenue and deferred revenue.
• Prepares and ensures financial reports to funders are submitted in a timely fashion.

 

2. COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS

 

• Provides financial guidance to the Senior Manager of Housing & the Director of Public Works to ensure compliance with funder requirements while operating within all related administrative/financial policies and procedures.
• Provides financial guidance to all leaders for the development of annual program budgets and forecast preparations in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Manager of Housing and the Director of Public Works.
• Chairs financial management review meetings to review Public Works financial information with the Director of Public Works and Central Finance Leaders.
• Supports the Central Finance Leaders and/or Senior Manager of Housing and/or Director of Public Works regarding ad-hoc requests.
• Acts as liaison officer for the department with external agencies as it relates to financial requirements.
• Monitors all departmental budgets and variances and liaisons with managers and supervisors to identify potential surpluses/deficits.

 

3. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

 

• Assists in planning of residential & commercial construction projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of briefing notes for financial requests.
• Maintains relationships with internal and external funding organizations.
• Promptly reports any discrepancies to the Chief Financial Officer and/or Senior Manager of Housing and/or Director of Public Works.

 

4. OTHER FUNCTIONS

 

• Assists with Senior Manager of Housing duties during leave in respect to financial matters.
• Performs other work-related duties as may be required by the Chief Financial Officer.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

• Work is subject to deadlines, peak periods, shifting priorities, frequent interruptions, and mental stress.
• Work requires sound financial management and public relations skills; initiative and good judgment; ability to work independently; interact with diplomacy and tact; must maintain confidentiality and act in the best interest of Six Nations of the Grand River.
• Work requires the ability to prioritize tasks for efficiency and timeliness; with the ability to take direction, work independently and cope with multiple demands. 

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

 

With the Chief Financial Officer

• Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, priorities, or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively. 

 

With the Senior Manager of Housing and Director of Public Works:

• Receives guidance and discusses plans, priorities, or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively. 

 

With the Director of Accounting and Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Receives technical guidance and support.

 

With Other Six Nation of the Grand River Elected Council Staff:

• Courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with all staff to improve the services provided.

 

With External Agencies:

• Maintains a close working relationship with all Provincial and Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies through positive and cooperative communication on financial matters; maintains awareness of financial accounting practices and procedures. Maintains awareness of legislation, policy and program changes. Seeks to develop sound and professional working relationships.

 

With the public:

• Requires interaction with the public. Represents and promotes Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council in a courteous, positive, and cooperative manner. Provides information, direction and assistance, and must maintain a friendly, cheerful, courteous and cooperative disposition while maintaining tact, discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
• Three to five years of experience in full accounting cycle and preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present information to all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data to produce accurate, timely, concise readable reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of software packages: Excel, Word, Sage 300, or other accounting software.
• Excellent accounting skills with practical knowledge and application of GAAP & PSAS.

 

Other Related Skills:

• Knowledge of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and highly sensitive to the Six Nations of the Grand River culture.
• Must demonstrate high level of initiative, self direction and ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• High accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with tact and discretion.
• Must be bondable.

 

IMPACT OF ERROR:

 

• Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could result in poor public relations; errors in carrying out duties could result in financial loss and misinformation to the public.

 

CONTROL:

 

• Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and legislation provided by respective government agencies and program guidelines.