Job Title:

Financial Controller

Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) is presently seeking a Financial Controller to work under the direction and to report to the Director of Operations and the Director of Finance.  The Financial Controller will be responsible for day-to-day financial management and performing various full cycle accounting functions, reporting, and financial analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce accurate, timely financial reports for Management and Leadership
• Assist with monthly and quarterly budget monitoring, variance analysis, and budget updates for presentation purposes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and support year-end audit preparation
• Collaborate with the CFO, Director of Operations, and Leadership in the development of long-term strategic plans
• Design and participate in internal audit testing and evaluation of financial processes and procedures
• Assist with modifying existing procedures or initiating new processes within accounting and business systems
• Analyze financial information and respond to inquiries from Management, Chief and Council, suppliers, vendors, and funders
• Identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies, and provide guidance and training to financial administrators
• Monitor and track revenues and expenses in relation to approved budgets under various funding agreements
• Assist with the timely review of funding agreements and business contracts
• Support the preparation and submission of responses to requests for proposals from funders
• Perform financial analysis across all entities and provide recommendations to improve profitability and financial sustainability

Qualifications

• CPA designation with Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of financial management experience
• Experience in a computerized accounting environment, including systems such as Sage 300 AccPac
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and work efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support a collaborative, team-based environment
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and function with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to commute to Fisher River Cree Nation
• Knowledge of First Nations culture, governance, and community practices, and the ability to apply this understanding in a professional work environment.
• Criminal Records Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check required upon condition of employment

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Posted 2026-02-17