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Job Title


FINANCIAL CONTROLLER


Company : Northwest Employment Works


Location : Ottawa,


Created : 2026-01-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NNEC is nonprofit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Wellness Centre, Pelican Falls Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcomes applications for the following position; FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Under the authority and general direction of the Executive Director, the Financial Controller is responsible for managing and coordinating an effective financial management system and its activities, including but not limited to supervision of financial staff, management of the financial data systems, financial reporting, budgeting and cash management systems. The Financial Controller ensures that senior management and the NNEC Board of Directors have current and accurate financial information upon which to make their decisions. Ongoing liaison with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders, and timely and accurate submission of all reporting requirements, is expected. Qualifications - Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) - Experience in a senior financial management position in a nonprofit organization with revenues of $15,000,000 or greater - Proven experience in senior management financial policy development and planning - Proven experience with computer systems and with financial management software - Proven supervisory experience - A working knowledge and/or sensitivity to and understanding of NNEC First Nation communities and relevant issues - Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is an asset LOCATION Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay, Ontario SALARY $134,680 $189,508 NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. This position is open until filled. This advertisement is to fill the current vacancy. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr