Position Summary
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the management of finances and related processes for financial planning for ICA. This role would also work closely with the Executive Director, the Fiscal Leadership Team, and our fiscal agent the Polaris Institute to determine strategies for meeting the long-term financial goals of ICA, The Financial Coordinator would report to the Director of Operations.
The Finance Coordinator will manage the organization’s financial operations, including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, production of financial statements and reports, and advisement of the senior management team on financial decisions.

Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Leadership Team, the Finance Coordinator will:
Oversee the day-to-day financial operations including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, and maintenance of the general ledger
Work with Fiscal Sponsor to prepare, analyze and present financial reports (income statements and balance sheets) in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to staff
Collaborate on the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the staff; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and produce monthly budget versus actual reports
Work with Leadership Team for project planning and budget tracking
Work with project staff for the implementation of budgets and reporting
Work with the Development Director to produce financial reports for funders; maintain shared grant reporting calendar due dates and submissions, including all required financial deliverables as stated per grant awards and contracts
Support the Leadership Team to remain up-to-date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations

Qualifications and Experience
Collaborative decision-making processes experience
Outstanding financial and analytical skills
Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting is preferred
Understanding of nonprofit finances and reporting. Some work experience in a philanthropic, non-profit, or mission-driven organization a plus
Experience working with Quick Books accounting software desired
Technology savviness, fluent using GSuite, Internet and spreadsheet and budgeting software
Awareness and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as set out in Chartered Professional Accountant Canada’s public sector accounting handbook is an asset
Experience and understanding of Indigenous rights, climate justice and social justice movements
Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset
The position is full time at 37.5 hr/wk however, for the time being, ICA has adopted an experimental four day work week (30 hr/wk). The successful candidate must be willing to be flexible and work hours required to meet ICA expectations. A Criminal Record Check along with Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks are required conditions of employment. ICA can assist with this process if need be.

SALARY: $50,000 – $56,000 annual salary (pro-rated) depending on qualifications
START DATE For Position: Open

CLOSING DATE For Applications:
Until suitable candidate is found
To apply, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to info@indigenousclimateaction.com