Finance Manager

Who We Are:

The Det'on Cho Group of Companies is an investment company with 26 diverse companies, including 9 wholly owned subsidiaries and 17 joint venture partners serving our customers in the Northwest Territories and beyond.

What we believe

Our core beliefs form our company culture:

• We believe work is important, and so is the ability to live your best life.
• We believe profit is the inevitable result of doing the right things.
• We believe skills can be trained, and attitude is everything.
• We believe good teamwork makes us successful.
• We believe our people should have the opportunity to grow.

What you will do

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the Finance Manager oversees finance staff and the day-to-day financial operations, such as bookkeeping and accounting of Det'on Cho Management LP and its subsidiaries. This role ensures the accurate recording of all financial data and financial information through monthly and quarterly financial reports to the Vice President of Finance as required.

A Day in the Life

Reporting to the VP of Finance, your job duties include:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team
• Manage accounts payable: coding, processing, cheque preparation, and timely payments
• Supervise the processing company's bi-weekly payroll and submissions
• Processing year-end Tax reports.
• Ensure adherence to all payroll procedures and processes and compliance with legislations such as Employment Standards, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and Income Tax Act & Regulations.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data.
• Review expense claims and general payables for completeness, accuracy, and coding
• Manage financial systems and administrative activities in accordance with relevant financial standards and Det'on Cho Management LP. policies and procedures
• Coordinate development of the budget and the Chart of Accounts for approval by the VPF
• Assist in preparing financial statements and variance reports
• Verify expenditure documents, including credit card statements, Banks, General Ledger, accounts every month
• Administer month-end closure checklist for all accounting functions
• Participate in the external audit process
• Perform other related duties assigned

What You Bring

The incumbent would normally be expected to have gained the required competencies through completion of a Degree in Finance, Commerce or a related discipline and/or Level 4 of a recognized accounting program with a minimum of five years of related experience. Equivalencies would be considered.

• Proven financial management skills, including the ability to prepare budgets, Charts of Accounts and financial reports, including financial statements and variance reports
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting processes, including Generally Accepted Accounting principles
• Knowledge of the accounting cycle accounts payable and receivable and payroll.
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team
• Proven leadership skills
• Familiarity with Yellowknives Dene language, culture and way of life is an asset.
• Knowledge in the use of Accounting Software and familiarity with payroll software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a great work environment, Det'on Cho Management LP also offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Group Life Insurance and Employee Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Matching Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Retirement Savings Plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) optional
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Career Development and Training Programs