Finance Manager (TIC - Yellowknife)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial management, accounting, reporting, analysis, budgeting, and operational support to Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation ("TIC") and its subsidiaries. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial information, supporting effective accounting and financial processes, and providing financial analysis and recommendations to support operational decision-making.

Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will oversee key accounting and finance functions, support the preparation of financial reports and budgets, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide financial guidance to managers across the organization.

The Finance Manager will also work closely with the CFO in the development of financial processes, controls, reporting, and business analysis, with the opportunity to progressively assume broader financial leadership responsibilities.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of day-to-day financial management and accounting functions across TIC and its subsidiaries.

The position provides financial analysis and reporting to management, supports budgeting and forecasting activities, oversees key finance functions, and assists in maintaining effective financial controls and processes.

The Finance Manager works collaboratively with the CFO, Finance team, and operational managers to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, meaningful, and supports sound business decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Financial Reporting and Accounting

•Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including actual-to-budget reporting and variance analysis.

•Assist with the preparation of monthly, year-end, and consolidated financial statements.

•Oversee month-end accounting processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

•Maintain accurate and complete accounting records across TIC entities.

•Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and identify and resolve discrepancies.

•Prepare financial information and schedules required by management, auditors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

•Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards, legislation, and organizational policies.

Assist with internal and external audit processes, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests.

•Support the CFO in ensuring appropriate financial controls are maintained across the organization.

2. Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting

•Conduct financial and operational analysis to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities.

•Prepare financial forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting.

•Support the annual budgeting process across TIC and its operating companies.

•Prepare budget templates, forecasting tools, and financial reporting materials for management.

•Work with managers to review financial performance and identify opportunities for improved cost management and operational efficiency.

•Conduct contract profitability, bid/proposal, and feasibility analyses.

•Support financial analysis related to new ventures, projects, acquisitions, contracts, and capital investments.

•Prepare financial presentations and analysis to support management decision-making.

•Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards.

3. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Oversight

•Provide oversight of corporate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

•Review financial transactions and ensure appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.

•Provide oversight and guidance to payroll functions across TIC entities.

•Review payroll reconciliations and payroll-related financial accounts.

•Ensure payroll remittances, ROEs, T4s, WSCC reporting, and other payroll requirements are completed accurately and on time.

•Support the Finance team in resolving payroll, AP, AR, and other financial inquiries.

•Identify opportunities to improve finance and payroll processes and controls.

4. Financial Systems, Processes and Internal Controls

•Maintain and improve financial processes, procedures, and internal controls.

•Monitor the effectiveness of accounting and financial systems.

•Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and workflow.

•Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and processes.

•Work with the CFO to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and best practices.

•Ensure finance processes are consistent with organizational policies and applicable legislation.

•Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls, governance, and operational effectiveness.

5.Leadership and Team Management

•Supervise, coach, and support assigned Finance team members.

•Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching.

•Ensure finance activities are appropriately assigned, completed accurately, and meet established deadlines.

•Support employee development and knowledge sharing within the Finance department.

•Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented Finance team.

Provide guidance and support to Finance staff in resolving complex accounting and financial issues.

6. Operational and Business Support

•Work with operational managers to review financial performance and address financial or accounting issues.

•Provide financial guidance and analysis to support operational decision-making.

•Promote consistent financial processes and reporting standards across TIC companies.

•Build effective working relationships across the organization.

•Provide financial support for corporate initiatives, projects, and special assignments.

•Support the CFO with financial analysis, presentations, research, and other projects as required.

7.General Responsibilities

•Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

•Keep current with applicable accounting standards, legislation, and professional requirements.

•Participate in continuous professional development.

•Lead or participate in special projects and corporate initiatives.

•Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Management and Accounting

•Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

•Ability to analyze financial information and translate it into meaningful business information.

•Sound understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•Ability to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities.

•Uses sound judgment to develop practical solutions.

Planning and Organization

•Effectively manages multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

•Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.

•Plans and organizes work effectively.

Leadership and Team Development

•Provides effective supervision, coaching, and support to Finance team members.

•Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.

•Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a strong team environment.

Communication and Relationship Management

•Communicates financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

•Develops effective relationships with managers, employees, external stakeholders, and service providers.

•Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and strong customer service.

Systems and Continuous Improvement

•Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and controls.

•Demonstrates initiative in implementing improvements.

•Adapts to changing systems, processes, and organizational priorities.

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

•Works respectfully and effectively in a multicultural environment.

•Demonstrates understanding of and respect for Tłı̨chǫ culture, communities, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Designation

•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

•Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset.

Experience

•Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

•Experience preparing financial statements, financial analysis, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

•Experience working with accounting/ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

•Experience supervising or providing functional leadership to finance staff.

•Experience working with auditors, financial institutions, and external stakeholders is an asset.

•Experience working in a multi-entity or corporate environment is an asset.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

•Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

•Working knowledge of GAAP and ASPE.

•Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and Excel skills.

•Experience with accounting/ERP systems.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

•Strong understanding of financial controls and processes.

Additional Requirements

•Ability to travel occasionally to Tłı̨chǫ communities.

•Ability to speak and/or understand the Tłı̨chǫ language is considered an asset.