Controller
- Sechelt, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with Nation financial policies, applicable legislation, and terms of funding agreements.
- Coordinate annual audits, liaise with external auditors, and implement audit recommendations.
- Develop, monitor, and enforce strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and advice to the CFO, Council, and senior management to support informed decision-making.
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Nation departments and monitor departmental and project-level financial performance against budget.
- Play a key role in the migration to a new ERP system, including process mapping, testing, and training staff to ensure a successful transition.
- Support capital project financial oversight and reporting, including tracking of funding agreements, expenditures, and commitments.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor finance team staff, fostering professional growth and a collaborative team environment.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting for greater efficiency and transparency.
- Perform all other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.
- A professional accounting designation (CPA – CA, CGA, or CMA) is required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, preferably in a government, Indigenous, or not-for-profit setting.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations and public sector reporting. Experience with audits, compliance, and reporting for multiple funding agreements.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of and respect for the shíshálh Nation's history, culture, and governance are strong assets.
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Valid Driver's License required (Class 4 would be desirable).