Financial Analyst

Position Title:           Financial Analyst

Reports to:               Manager, Finance

Job Overview

• Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for
• general ledger maintenance, assistance with the financial review, period end
• process and interdepartmental transfers as well as accounting for investments,
• thus ensuring accuracy of general ledger transactions and compliance with the
• Financial Administration Law and audit requirements.

Organizational Status

• The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to
• build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and
• spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and
• happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+
• people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have
• lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of
• years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General Ledger
• Tracking and recording of revenue from major government funding agencies.
• Revenue reconciliation for all other funding.
• Prepare and record inter-department transfers.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Assist with Budget maintenance throughout the year.
• Provide financial support to Program Area Managers.
• Assist with analysis of Program Area financial information - example:

variance analysis.

• Prepare and record investment journal entries and reports.
• Record adjustments from variance analysis process.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and management

practices.

Training & Development

• Increase financial capacity internally.
• Assist with change management for system implementations.
• Assist in financial capacity development of the Finance Department employees

and Program Managers.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate financial records for audit and internal review purposes.
• Ensure that deadlines are met.
• Review agreements for program areas to ensure compliance.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and

internal controls.

• Communicate timely and professionally with internal stakeholders.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience working in non-profit or fund accounting an asset.
• Experience working with a first nations financial administration an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven

decision-making.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and

accounting software (Adagio and PayDirt).

• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and

accuracy in financial record-keeping.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability

to professionally connect with and influence a diverse group of individuals.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet intensive and changing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Valid BC Driver's license and own vehicle is an asset.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector

screening if relevant).

Why Join Us?

• We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your
• contributions make a meaningful impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we

offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Pension matching up to 5.5%
• 10 days of standard vacation
• 5 days of paid self-care days
• 10 days of paid sick leave
• 10 paid days during the Christmas office closure
• 5 days of other leave for personal matters (e.g., medical appointments or

household emergencies)

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Cultural leave and wellness initiatives

Salary Range: $34.90/hr - $39.01/hr

Position Type: Full-Time

Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled.

• While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected
• for an interview will be contacted.