Financial Compliance Officer

POSITION TITLE: Financial Compliance Officer

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration

CLASSIFICATION: MGO-06

SALARY RANGE: Starting at $68,979.00 Per Annum

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

LOCATION: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Financial Controller

Brief Overview:

Under the direction of the Financial Controller at Metis Nation–Saskatchewan, the Financial Compliance Officer is expected to assist in departmental/ministry wide budgets as well as keep track of financial reporting on a regular basis. This role is also expected to implement compliance monitoring systems, carry out financial risk management and support administration of funds in alignment with contribution agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce and ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial transactions.
• Conduct regular assessments to determine whether policies are being met.
• Ensures the organization is in compliance with its outside regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws.
• Management of financial resources.
• Ensure that project financials comply with established accounting standards, donor rules and financial guidelines.
• Identify risk issues and challenges and recommend solutions to address them.
• Report to the federal funders as per the reporting requirements laid out in the contribution agreements regarding the quarterly and annual reports as well as carry forwards.
• Liaise with the MN–S Finance Department and assist in monitoring of actual expenses vs budgets.
• Respond to accounts payable inquiries from contractors/lawyers and other payees.
• Provide financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and/or as requested.
• As a team player, assist in developing policies and procedures in partnership with other Ministries.
• Support the Ministry in budget preparations, new proposal developments and identifying areas for growth and improved outcomes for Métis citizens and the environment.
• Review bills, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, appropriately classified, and recognized in the correct accounting period.
• Prepare and process required adjustments in the accounting system to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested to support operational and management decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• CPA Canada certification would be considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or compliance related role

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experienced in QuickBooks Online with the ability to conduct effective remote training sessions.
  
• Advanced skills in Adobe and Microsoft Office programs Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Métis culture.
• Knowledge in financial regulations and policies
• A knowledge of Sage 300 and other budgeting software's would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in risk assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of audited financial statements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organization and critical thinking skills
• Strong time-management skills.
• Willingness to work in a team and independently.
• Resiliency in dealing with changing schedules, timelines, and financial priorities.
• Adaptive to environmental or governmental priority shifts.

Additional Requirements:

• The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week Monday through Friday and includes a comprehensive total rewards package.
• A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.
• The successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
• Please submit your application by 9:59 PM on November 27, 2026.