Overview

Who We Are

Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.

Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) supports the Financial Services department by performing financial analysis, documenting process and internal controls and assisting in developing financial reporting. The Accounting Manager, FP&A is responsible for reviewing financial business processes and making recommendations for improvement.

Want to know more? You will…

  • Prepare forecasts for cash management, investing, borrowing and long-range planning activities
  • Review and document financial business processes through-out the organization and recommends improvements to achieve efficiencies and ensure strong internal controls
  • Provide assurance that financial operations are following Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) guidelines, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Constitution and Laws, WFN policies and procedures
  • Research and provide advice to the Financial Services team on complex and emerging accounting and financial issues
  • Maintain accounting system, ensuring logical chart of accounts, reporting roll-ups, and proper complete use of system to ensure efficient and useful reporting
  • Conduct financial analysis by using predefined templates and calculations, evaluating and justifying the assumptions used in the analysis, and offering preliminary interpretations. Also creates templates to facilitate different types of analysis as needed

Must Haves:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
  • Business Degree or Master of Science in Finance
  • Experience in budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting
  • Criminal Record and Credit Checks with results acceptable to WFN

Perks of Working at WFN:

  • Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
  • Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
  • Municipal Pension Plan membership
  • Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development

The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,429

Application Details:

To review the full job description and to learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.

All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, September 15, 2024.