Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Senior Manager – Administration

Department: Administration

Location: North Vancouver

About Us: Established by Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Inlailawatash is an innovative and growing First Nations owned company that provides a range of natural and cultural resource services to diverse clients. Established in 2004, Inlailawatash provides integrated cultural and renewable resource services to Indigenous and crown governments, utilities, private sector businesses, and non-profit organizations. 

Based in səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/North Vancouver BC, we are comprised of natural resource, forestry, fisheries, archaeology, and GIS professionals, with knowledgeable field personnel who offer an exceptional combination of academic training, work experience, and project management skills. Prioritizing respect for Indigenous and environmental values throughout our business, Inlailawatash is truly unique. 

Visit www.inlailawatash.ca for more details.

Job Summary: The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day financial activities of Inlailawatash with a hands on approach. This position involves ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, and contributing to the budgeting processes

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, payroll operations, and tax related responsibilities.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, reports, and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and applicable laws, including regulations specific to First Nation owned businesses.

Budgeting:

• Collaborate with relevant programs to develop and monitor annual budgets.

Financial Reporting:

• Generate and analyze financial reports for presentation to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely processing, including payroll tax calculations.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless integration between financial and payroll systems.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate external audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Team Leadership:

• Build, lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to the direct reports.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial procedures.
• Contribute to implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency of financial and payroll operations.

New System Implementation:

• Actively participate in the new system implementation, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal system utilization.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant programs to define requirements and streamline processes.

Ad Hoc Projects:

• Contribute to ad hoc projects, providing financial expertise and insights to support organizational initiatives.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by leadership, ensuring successful and timely completion.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Previous experience working with First Nation or similar organizations is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in financial software (Quickbooks Online) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner.

Leadership:

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team towards common goals.

Working Conditions: 

Physical Demands

• Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity activities 
• Occasional scanning and collating of financial documents.
• Occasional travel as required.

Mental Focus 

• Ability to synthesize complex and diverse information.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Must stick adherence to established GAAP, systems, and processes.
• Highly-developed ability to work under pressure.

Environmental Conditions

• Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruptions.
• Highly sensitive financial, legal, confidential, and political issues.
• Engagement with other programs. Limited interaction with clients, contractors, levels of government and First Nations.
• Occasional meetings outside normal office hours.

Travel: Although this position is primarily office based, there may be a portion of time spent traveling 

Working Hours: 35-hour per week, overtime as required.

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, willing to wait for the right candidate.

Compensation: $45-60/h CAD; Plus, Extended Health Benefits & Pension Plan

Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to employment@inlailawatash.ca.

Please use subject line: Accounting Manager - Last Name, First Name (e.g., Accounting Manager – Riviera, Peter).

Applicants of Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

We thank you for your interest in advance. Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.