Financial Controller

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

GANOHKWASRA FAMILY ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

 

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must be willing to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women and children.

STARTING SALARY: $70,000.00

CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

· The following education and/or training qualifications will be considered

- Degree in Business Administration with 2 years work experience in the area of Finance and/or relevant discipline or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and work or life experiences

- College Diploma in Business or related field with 3 years work experience

- Secondary School diploma with 5 years related work experience in the area of finance or relevant discipline

- Equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and work or life experiences

· Must have experience with the operation of Sage Accounting system

· Must provide three written letters of reference

· Must be able to provide a current favorable Police Record Check including a Broad Record Check.

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

· Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

DIRECTION:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference. All documents should clearly state the position applying for. Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” AND “ATTENTION DIRECTOR” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

 

Mail to: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

P.O. Box 250

Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Deliver to: 1781 Chiefswood Rd.

Email to: bthomas@ganohhkwasra.com

Fax to: 519-445-4825

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

Employee will be required to expand and enhance his/her knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and be able to demonstrate/implement these requirements on an on-going basis.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 

· The following education and/or training qualifications will be considered

- Degree in Business Administration with 2 years work experience in the area of Finance and/or relevant discipline or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and work or life experiences

- College Diploma in Business or related field with 3 years work experience

- Secondary School diploma with 5 years related work experience in the area of finance or relevant discipline

- Equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and work or life experiences

· Must have experience with the operation of Sage Accounting system

· Must provide three written letters of reference

· Must be able to provide a current Criminal Records Search including a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

· Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

KNOWLEDGE:

· Ganohkwasra mission and objectives

· Microsoft Office, email and internet.

· Application of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles

· Reporting requirements of funding agencies

· Canada Labor Code.

 

ABILITY:

· To work with a minimum of supervision.

· To meet financial reporting deadlines

· To produce monthly financial statements for Board of Directors review.

· To produce year-end financial summaries for auditing purposes.

· To have good oral and written communication skills.

· To be punctual, dependable and reliable.

· To develop and maintain quality time management skills.

· To assess, prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities.

· To competently operate office equipment; computers, photocopier, fax machine

 

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

· Able to work in a highly stressful environment

· Sensitive to other cultures, customs and traditions

· Maintains and respects healthy boundaries with all individuals

· Able to demonstrate personal and professional ethics; responsibility, initiative and

co-operation

· Cooperate with others to foster teamwork

· Objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

 

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES

 

The Financial Controller will fulfill the requirements of this position under the direct supervision of the Manager of Finance.

 

Assisting with the financial requirements of the organization by completing and ensuring:

· the appropriate and accepted accounting system

· the appropriate banking, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable payroll systems

· reconciling due to / from account

· allocation of funds to their respective budgets that will detail current and projected yearly funding for expenditures.

· payroll and accounts payable

· monthly financial statements for submission to the Board of Directors

· ensure new year budgets, quarterly, year-end reports are submitted to the various funding providers as required through their designated reporting funding agencies

· Provide and assist Managers/Supervisors with their allocated budget program expenditures as well as their annual work plans.

· year end summaries for auditing purposes as required.

· Ensure the identified administration tasks are kept up to date,

· Pension, Life and Health and employment deductions and assist with ensuring data entry to submit deductions to appropriate sources.

· monthly bank reconciliation statements

· Quarterly Reports

· Assisting with the year end audit

 

Conducting and maintaining administrative duties by:

· adhering to and abiding by the contents of the Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services operations manual

· submitting weekly time sheets and appropriate leave forms

· submitting monthly reports

· assisting in the development of annual work and training plans

· submitting Professional / Personal Development requests and summaries as identified

· assisting in any evaluation process and /or review as required by funding sources

· attending all mandatory meetings and training

· submitting all internal and external documentation to immediate supervisor for review and signature

· completing all duties in the strictest of confidence

 

Promote a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment by:

· working cooperatively and in coordination with all staff members

· communicating concerns will all staff members in a sensitive and direct manner to

promote understanding and resolution

· participating in special events related to client and community wellness and spirit

· providing lunch relief coverage to the Receptionist once per month and occasional relief for reception as required

· assisting in general housekeeping and maintaining safety requirements of environment

· providing compassion/nurturance to those involved with Ganohkwasra who are experiencing death/tragedy e.g. cooking, as time permits

· relating to one another with respect and kindness to promote the principles of the Good Mind

· promote Haudenosaunee principles, values, beliefs, language and customs

· being willing to participate in personal therapeutic healing process and provide documentation as required/requested

· ongoing maintenance of personal and professional growth and development