Finance Manager – Fixed-term Maternity Leave Contract

First National Trustee Company (FNTC)

. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll entries, and balance-sheet accounts .

Posted 9/28/2026contractRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing finance operations, managing budgets, and preparing financial reports while ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements. Proficient in guiding teams and providing financial insights to support organizational goals.

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CPA DesignationBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingQuickBooks Online ProficiencyNonprofit Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial OperationsReconciliationsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ProcessingCash Flow MonitoringAudit PreparationBudget-to-Actual ReportingFunder Claims PreparationFiscal Compliance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkCulturally Responsive EngagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ExcelQuickBooks OnlineBamboo HR

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

NonprofitIndigenous OrganizationProject-Funded EnvironmentGovernment ReportingPhilanthropic Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day finance operations, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll entries, and balance-sheet accounts
Prepare quarterly financial reports and consolidated restricted/unrestricted statements for the CEO and Board
Lead year-end financial close and audit preparation, ensuring fiscal year-end compliance requirements are met
Maintain organizational and project budgets; prepare budget-to-actual reports and flag variances
Prepare and review funder claims and reports, ensuring eligibility, documentation, and deadlines are met
Ensure shared costs, salaries, and benefits are correctly allocated across projects
Oversee payroll processing, remittances, and benefit allocations across funding agreements
Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and short-term forecasts
Supervise the junior accountant, review day-to-day work, provide guidance and feedback, and support their development
Act as primary finance contact during the contract; support the CEO, Directors, and project leads with clear, practical financial guidance
Promote consistent financial practices and accountability across the organization
Handle sensitive financial and employee information with discretion
Take on additional finance-related tasks as required by the CEO
Other duties, as assigned
Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer
Participate in a transition period with the current Director of Finance and a handover period before the end of the contract

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation (or working toward), with 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Experience managing organizational and project budgets, funder claims, and reporting under government, corporate, or philanthropic agreements
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel
Nonprofit, Indigenous organization, or project-funded environment experience is a strong asset
Highly organized, clear communicator, comfortable working independently and knowing when to escalate
Committed to respectful, culturally responsive engagement with First Nations colleagues, partners, and communities
Must submit a resume and cover letter through Bamboo HR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Matching pension contribution
Collaborative, innovative, and heart-centred work environment
Opportunity to work remotely