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Senior Finance Officer

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Coordinated Financial Services Unit (CFSU) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Finance Officer (SFO). Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, the SFO serves as the senior technical accounting resource within the general finance team and provides guidance and support on accounting procedures, financial controls, reporting requirements, and casual leave coverage in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. The responsibilities within this position are versatile and may be adjusted according to community and organizational needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger through journal entries, account maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities to ensure all accounting records are finalized within established timelines.
- Perform complex accounting entries including accruals, capital assets, debt, adjusting entries, technical accounting guidance to Finance Officers, and maintain Long-term debt schedules.
- Complete bank reconciliations for band administration accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain financial statements spec files and budgeting templates.




- Support the annual budgeting process by consolidating financial data and importing approved budgets into the accounting system.
- Assist with the annual external audit by preparing working papers and processing audit adjustments.
- Provide operational coverage in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions as required.
- Develop and maintain financial procedures, work instructions, and electronic records management systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Controller.

Requirements

- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
- Minimum three to five (3-5) years of experience working with General Ledger functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Proficiency in Sage 300, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Bank modules.
- Experience preparing financial reports and account reconciliations
- Strong accounting and analytical skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, punctuality and regular attendance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities that meet deadlines, and highly organized
- Experience working with First Nations and knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and culture.

Salary Range: Grade 9, Step 1 $93,897
2nd Posting Date: October 09th, 2026 Closing Date: October 23rd, 2026

📌 Senior Finance Officer Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
📍 Northeastern Ontario