Financial Controller

Finance Full Time Merritt, BC $120,000 - $140,000 CAD per year

Position Title: Financial Controller (formerly known as Finance Manager)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director of Finance

FTE/

Hours:

Full-Time

Location: Merritt, British Columbia, Canada

The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) is a vibrant and growing First Nations community in British Columbia, committed to the well‑being, culture, and prosperity of its members. LNIB provides a wide range of programs and services including health, education, social development, governance, and economic development initiatives.

We value innovation, collaboration, and respect for our traditions, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and safe work environment for all employees. LNIB follows Indigenous governance principles and prioritizes community engagement, cultural knowledge, and sustainable development in all its operations.

Join LNIB and be part of a team that is making a meaningful impact in the community while contributing to a dynamic and culturally rich workplace.

The Financial Controller oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit readiness, cash management, payroll, pension & benefits oversight, government remittances, accounts payable and receivable controls, grant and contribution agreement, insurance, asset management, records management, reporting, and continuous improvement of finance systems and procedures. The position supervises and mentors finance staff, supports program managers with timely financial information, and provides reliable analysis to senior administration, the Finance and Audit Committee, and Council.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior administration, program managers, the Finance and Audit Committee, and Council.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, deferred revenue, tangible capital asset records, and year‑end working papers.
• Ensure financial statements and internal reports are complete, timely, understandable, and useful for decision‑making.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close processes, including review of account balances, variance explanations, and supporting documentation.
• Apply Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and Band policies consistently across all programs and funds.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for asset management, insurance, pension and benefits, and government remittances to support reliable reporting and compliance.
• Support the annual budget process by working with program managers to prepare realistic budgets, forecasts, staffing assumptions, program cost estimates, and funding schedules.
• Prepare regular budget‑to‑actual reports with clear explanations of variances, emerging risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support multi‑year financial planning, cash flow forecasting, reserve planning, capital planning, and sustainability analysis.
• Help translate strategic and community priorities into practical financial plans that support responsible service delivery.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls for purchasing, payment approvals, payroll, banking, credit cards, travel, revenues, grants, contracts, assets, and records.
• Ensure financial practices comply with the Band’s Financial Administration Law, finance policies and procedures, funder requirements, applicable legislation, and audit recommendations.
• Monitor financial risks, including cash flow pressures, funding restrictions, compliance deadlines, insurance matters, fraud risks, system access, and segregation of duties.
• Support cybersecurity risk management for finance‑related systems by monitoring access controls, user permissions, segregation of duties, data protection practices, vendor risks, backup expectations, incident escalation, and secure handling of financial and personal information.
• Document processes, recommend policy improvements, and support consistent application of delegated authorities.
• Promptly escalates material financial concerns, control weaknesses, or potential breaches through the appropriate administrative…