Finance Manager

at  Michif Child and Family Services

Michif Child & Family Services (MCFS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the Michif Child and Family Services Agency (MCFS), financial operations, financial information systems, policies, procedures and practices are developed and operated in a manner that will result in efficient and effective program delivery within an appropriate system of control, accountability, and risk management.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting
• Professional accounting designation (CPA)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience working in financial management
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation
• Experience using ACCPAC (Sage 300) accounting software is an asset
• Experience working with Metis and Inuit people preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, with other community and related service organizations to achieve goals and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software; advanced Excel skills is an asset
• A team player with the ability to use judgment and initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Applies professional ethical standards, and exercises due diligence
• Knowledge/experience in Child and Family Services is an asset
• Knowledge/experience working in a Not-for-Profit organization is an asset
• An acceptable Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Criminal Records Check