SUMMARY:
As a grounded operational leader, the Senior Finance Coordinator cares for the daily financial wellbeing, funder accountability, and transparent reporting of the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC). Working alongside the CFO, this role nurtures healthy financial systems and policies while supporting our staff and team leads with compassionate guidance on compensation, benefits, and payroll.
The Senior Finance Coordinator is a vital operational leader responsible for the oversight of daily accounting, financial administration, funder compliance, and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Finance Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining systems and finance policies and procedures. This role will also advise employees and managers on the interpretation of compensation and benefit programs and payroll functions.
Beyond immediate operational duties, this role is explicitly structured for long-term leadership development. The ideal candidate demonstrates the capacity, strategic insight, and desire to eventually step into executive leadership. As part of TBIFC’s proactive talent management strategy, this position offers direct mentorship from the CFO to build readiness for future executive succession opportunities as they naturally arise.
As a member of the Core Staff Team, the Senior Finance Coordinator will play a key role in working closely with Senior Management. The Senior Finance Coordinator must have the ability to adapt to new technology, to effectively communicate with a multi-disciplinary team, and to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance. Certifications, licences or micro-credentials appropriate to industry, including Payroll Administration or Benefits Specialist, will be considered an asset.
- Enrollment in or working towards a professional
designation related to this position considered an asset.
- Five years of related senior-level financial management experience.
- Knowledge / experience with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
- High level of administrative skills including fiscal resource management, payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, financial reports and audits, and experience in third party contractual administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong working knowledge of Excel and SAGE 300; ability to adapt to new technology.
- Understanding of relevant government legislation regarding payroll, pay equity, charitable status, and benefits.
Solid understanding of CRA regulations regarding taxable and non-taxable employee benefits (e.g., allowances, gifts, cell phones, vehicle usage) and statutory deductions.- Strong practical knowledge of full-cycle payroll execution within 24-hour operational or shift-based environments.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
- Exceptional task prioritization and context-switching skills; able to set priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Absolute integrity and commitment to maintaining complete confidentiality surrounding sensitive financial, personal, and payroll-related employee records.
- Ability to establish and maintain clear, healthy professional boundaries with staff, vendors, and community members.
- Awareness of and appreciation for traditional Indigenous culture and the social reality that Indigenous people experience in an urban setting; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours; including evenings and weekends.
- Must have reliable transportation. A valid Ontario Driver’s License is considered an asset.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
Deadline Date: August 12, 2026
Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 Cumberland Street North Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 807-344-8945
See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
