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Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the operation of the finance department.  The Finance Manager implements the financial policies and procedures of Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

Roles and Responsibilities including, but not limited to;

•    Advise management team on financial matters, assessing and explaining long and short-term implications of alternatives and decisions
•    Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with strategic plan and manage annual budget process
•    Oversee the maintenance of regular financial planning reports; monthly income statement forecast by department (vs. budget); complete reports as required; oversee reporting by departments to ensure funding cash flow is maintained
•    Maintain adequate internal controls and financial procedures ensuring compliance
•    Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for the management team, board of directors, and funding agencies
•    Preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements
•    Ensure timeliness and accuracy of all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and program transactions
•    Oversee all essential financial functions including: Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable; monitoring budget vs. actual; weekly cash management; approving weekly payables; executing check signing; vendor and invoice negotiation when appropriate; monitoring bank balances and activities; maintaining all banking relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements:

∙    BA in commerce or equivalent degree required
∙    Three-five years experience in a senior Financial Management role
∙    Experience with and understanding of the requirements of non-profit accounting
∙    Demonstrated management skills in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis
∙    Superior leadership, management, organization, and interpersonal skills
∙    Strong team player orientation
∙    Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills
∙    Self-starter with outstanding initiative and responsibility
∙    Superior time management skills and Advanced computer skills (Accpac, Word and Excel are a must)

Interested applicants should submit their resume and three references by June 17, 2011 to :

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340
Balmertown, Ontario
P0V 1C0
hiring@knet.ca

Note:  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.