Finance Manager

Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services are looking for a Finance Manager! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

Employer Name: Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
City: Kenora/Grassy Narrows
Province: ON
Application Deadline: December 16th, 2025
Hours of Work: 1 Year Contract Position
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: To commensurate based on qualifications

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The Finance Manager is a full-time one-year contract administrative position. The Finance Manager supervises the staff within the finance team. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day activities of the finance office and assists with the maintenance of all financial records in the preparation of the annual finance audit. The Finance Manager is a member of the Management Team. The Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance and Administration or Executive Director on all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
  1. Community College Diploma with four years direct related experience. However, others with a combination of skills, education and experience that would allow them to do the job may be considered
  2. Working knowledge of the Child and Family services Act and Regulations
  3. Sound knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service delivery, First Nation communities, family structure, and local customs and traditions
  4. Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Aboriginal Child and Family Services including service delivery, mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, office methods, and auditing standards
  5. Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices
  6. Committed to always ensure highest level of confidentiality; thorough understanding that all agency matters related to services, clients, staff, and all other agency business must be kept confidential
  7. Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with subordinates, colleagues, vendors, other community agencies and service providers
  8. Thorough knowledge and understanding of agency mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, and auditing standards
  9. Ability to take direction and work within the philosophy, mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, and auditing standards
  10. Experience in supervisory and general office administration
  11. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the finance team ensuring efficient service to all program areas of the agency
  12. Extensive experience in computerized bookkeeping and accounts payable in a business of government setting
  13. Working knowledge of budgeting and budget analysis
  14. Experience in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements
  15. Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  16. Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, evaluation and leadership skills with a working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation, and conflict resolution techniques
  17. Proven ability to work productively with little or no supervision, and under stress of deadlines
  18. Demonstrated ability to compile financial information and prepare reports
  19. Excellent computer skills and keyboard speed of 50 words per minute
  20. Extensive knowledge and experience working with a variety of software programs
  21. Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Director of Finance and Administration
  22. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and be willing to travel
  23. Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and
  24. Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract, and three references complete with email addresses at time of interview

If interested submit your resume with cover letter quoting file #FM20251012 to: Human Resources c/o Unit 209-308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N 1G4

Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

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