finance manager
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Manager, Financial Controls & Reporting
Posted on January 23, 2026 by Employer details Ucluelet First Nation
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Yuu?u?i??at? GovernmentManager, Financial Controls & Reporting Position SummaryThe Manager, Financial Controls & Reporting is accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of Yuu?u?i??at? Government?s financial reporting and the effectiveness of core financial controls. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Department of Tataana?a?uk??i?aa?a (always looking after the money) - Finance, this role leads month-end processes, reconciliations, funding agreement financial reporting, and audit readiness; partners with department/program leaders to strengthen financial accountability; and continuously improves finance policies, procedures, and reporting tools.Primary/Core ResponsibilitiesPerforms all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuu?u?i??ath? Government policies, standards, practices and procedures, as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.Financial Reporting & Quarterly/Month-End Close Lead and coordinate quarterly or month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, working papers, and variance analysis. Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and management variance packages (Budget vs. Actual), and support interim and year-end financial statements in alignment with public-sector standards and funder requirements.Financial Controls, Risk & Compliance Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including reconciliation standards, review checkpoints, documentation, and segregation of duties and practices appropriate to a small government environment. Monitor compliance with finance policies and procedures; identify control gaps and implement practical improvements (templates, checklists, training, process changes).Funding Agreements & Program Financial Management Oversee financial tracking and reporting for contribution/funding agreements; maintain agreement logs; ensure accrual-based revenue recognition; ensure program coding is understood and applied consistently; and monitor budget variances with managers. Coordinate and support financial reporting to funders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time submissions; proactively flag risks (eligibility, coding, underspend/overspend, deadline exposure).Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity Ensure timely, accurate reconciliation/proofing of bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, sub-ledgers, EFT payments, and key revenue streams (e.g., housing/rental revenue where applicable). Maintain clear audit-ready support for all reconciliations and material balances.Audit Readiness & External Liaison Coordinate annual audit preparation (audit schedules/working papers, binder organization, responses to auditor questions) and support implementation of audit recommendations. Liaise as needed with external auditors, funding agencies, and tax authorities on routine matters.Statutory Filings Prepare or oversee GST/HST/PST filings and related reconciliations on required cycles; ensure documentation and issue resolution are completed. Systems, Reporting Tools & Continuous Improvement Act as a finance systems and reporting ?power user? (e.g., Adagio and associated purchasing/payroll tools); support data quality, chart-of-accounts/program coding discipline, and reporting improvements. Develop and maintain practical finance procedures/guides (e.g., close calendar, reconciliation standards, funding agreement reporting checklists).Leadership & Team Support Provide guidance, coaching, and functional oversight to accounting support roles (e.g., AP/payroll/revenue processing) and provide operational coverage during absences or peak periods as required. Build financial literacy with program leaders through clear communication, templates, and timely variance discussions.Budget Support Support the CFO in annual budgeting and in-year forecasting activities across departments, including compilation support, variance narratives, and funding alignment. Perform- LocationUcluelet, BC
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$41.09HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #110478
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