Financial Accountant (Multi-Entity Operations)

Financial Accountant (Multi-Entity Operations)

O’Chiese Business & Investment Centre (OBIC)
Location: Central Alberta (on-site, full-time)
Reports to: Corporate Controller

About O’Chiese Business & Investment Centre

O’Chiese Business & Investment Centre (OCBIC) is the economic development arm of the O’Chiese First Nation. We oversee a diverse portfolio of Nation-owned businesses across Central Alberta, including energy and contracting services, retail, hospitality (hotel and casino), and professional services.

Our mandate is to build strong, well-governed businesses that create long-term economic value for the Nation and its members.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our growing Finance team during an important phase of transformation. This is a hands-on, operational accounting role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, bringing structure to complexity, and improving processes in a multi-entity environment. You will work closely with the Corporate Controller, business leaders, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Own full-cycle accounting for assigned OCBIC entities

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close schedules

Manage AP, AR, invoicing, payments, and employee expenses

Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reports

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

Prepare audit schedules and support CRA and internal compliance requirements

Maintain accurate financial data in accounting systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks)

Contribute to process improvements, system migrations, and standardization efforts

What Success Looks Like

Month-end close is accurate, timely, and well-controlled

Financial records are reliable, well-documented, and audit-ready

Business leaders receive clear, practical financial insights

Processes are continuously improved and standardized across entities

Strong working relationships are built across OBIC businesses

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You:

Have owned full-cycle accounting and month-end close, not just supported it

Are comfortable working in operational, multi-entity environments

Enjoy improving processes and bringing clarity to growing organizations

Prefer working on-site and being connected to day-to-day operations

Value collaboration, accountability, and long-term impact

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or active progress toward CPA is strongly preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in operational or industry-based environments

Experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, contracting, energy services, or other high-volume businesses is a strong asset

Demonstrated experience with full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Experience supporting audits and CRA compliance

Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks)

Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Clear communicator able to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues

Respect for Indigenous culture, governance, and community business practices

Why Join OCBIC?

Work across a diverse portfolio of businesses - no two days are the same

Be part of a finance transformation, not a static environment

Make a meaningful contribution to Indigenous-owned enterprises

Collaborate with a supportive Finance team committed to improvement and growth

Opportunity to deepen technical expertise and grow toward senior or controller-level responsibilities

Additional Information

Candidates must live in Alberta or be actively relocating to Alberta

This is an on-site, full-time role based in Central Alberta

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks

OCBIC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.