Finance Manager

Job summary

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and day-to-day finance operations for the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band. The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting leadership in sustainable resource management.

Job details

Who We Are Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation is located on the south shore of Francois Lake in beautiful British Columbia. With deep roots in our land, language, and traditions, we are proud to be a vibrant and resilient community. Our Nation is home to approximately 140 members, and we are committed to preserving our rich heritage while building a strong future for the next generations. At Nee Tahi Buhn, we believe in creating a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where both community and team members can thrive. We honour our past and work toward a bright future built on cultural strength and community well-being. Overview Of The Role The Finance Manager provides hands-on and strategic financial leadership for Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band. This role is responsible for strengthening financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audit readiness, internal controls and financial administration practices across the organization. Working closely with the General Manager, Chief and Council, managers, employees, funders, auditors and external advisors, the Finance Manager will help establish clear financial processes, support responsible decision-making, and build financial capacity throughout the organization. This is a foundational leadership role for the Band. The successful candidate will bring strong technical finance skills, a practical and organized approach, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to people with varying levels of financial knowledge. The role requires someone who can respectfully support managers and leadership to understand budgets, monitor variances, strengthen accountability and make informed decisions that protect the Nation’s resources and support long-term sustainability. Location: Band office and community, Burns Lake, BC Employment Status: Full-time, permanent Reports to: General Manager, with advisory and reporting relationship to Chief and Council Compensation: $80k-90k/year Key Responsibilities Lead annual and long-term budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cash flow management. Prepare clear and timely financial reports, variance analysis, dashboards and briefing materials for leadership, funders, Chief and Council. Provide practical financial advice to support responsible decision-making, accountability and the sustainable use of resources across the organization. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger, purchasing, cash management and financial records. Strengthen internal controls, approval processes, documentation, financial policies and procedures. Monitor funding agreements, reporting deadlines, eligible expenditures and compliance requirements. Support funding applications, budgets, claims, reports and related financial documentation. Lead audit preparation, year-end close, working papers, and responses to auditor requests. Identify financial risks, reporting gaps, audit findings and control issues, and recommending practical solutions. Supervise, coach and support finance staff, including work planning, training, and performance management. Build financial understanding across the organization by supporting managers and employees to understand budgets, reports, coding and funding restrictions. Model confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, patience and service-oriented leadership. What You Bring Skills & Qualifications Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and progressive experience may be considered. Minimum of five years of progressive finance and accounting experience. Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience. Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset management, audit preparation, funding agreements, payroll, financial policies, and internal controls. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, and financial administration practices. Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis and systems. Ability to build effective working relationships with various stakeholders. Professionalism and ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Preferred CPA designation. Experience working with a First Nation government, Indigenous organization or community-based organization. Experience with Adagio and PayDirt software. What We Offer Extended health and dental benefits after 90 days of employment. Three weeks of vacation to start. Two weeks paid time off over the Christmas holidays. Every second Friday is a half day, with a paid half day off. 12 paid sick days per year. 5 unpaid cultural days per year. Opportunities for professional development. A supportive and community-focused work environment. To Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience and qualifications align with this opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, proof of qualifications, and a satisfactory criminal record check. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

What you’ll do

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and day-to-day finance operations for the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band. The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting leadership in sustainable resource management.

Requirements

Candidates need a post-secondary degree in accounting or finance with at least five years of progressive experience and two years in a leadership role. Proficiency in MS Excel is required, while a CPA designation and experience with First Nation governments or Adagio/PayDirt software are preferred.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Three weeks of vacation
• Two weeks paid Christmas holiday
• Paid half day every second Friday
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 5 unpaid cultural days per year
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Preparation
• Internal Controls
• Cash Flow Management
• Payroll Administration
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• MS Excel
• Financial Administration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

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