Education in Canada is a success story. Study after study shows that our public schools are among the best in the world. But high overall quality masks deep inequality. Only 48 percent of First Nations youth living on reserve have a high school diploma. In the North, those numbers are even lower. And, too often, teachers arrive in northern First Nations without the preparation and support they need to succeed—and stay—in the classroom. The twin challenges of teacher supply and turnover compound historical injustice and systemic inequities to produce a statistical education gap between First Nations and non-First Nations communities.
Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada is a non-profit organization that works with northern First Nations to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers who will increase student outcomes in the North. This model has been defined by First Nations community partners, our Circle of Advisors, our Board of Directors, and experienced northern educators.
Our CultureGakino’amaage: Teach For Canada has a supportive work culture and offers a variety of benefits to its team members, including 4 weeks of annual vacation that increases with tenure, access to mental wellness supports, flexible hours, and team-wide professional development opportunities. In addition to these perks and benefits, Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada also honours National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as statutory holidays, and the last week of every calendar year is paid time off too!
The Finance Manager will report to the Finance Controller and support Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada’s financial operations. Specific responsibilities include:
- Maintains the financial records of Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada, including categorizing all transactions and performing entries for accounts payables, receivables, prepaid expenses, accruals, and petty cash
- Performs monthly bank accounts and visa reconciliations, ensuring missing receipts are identified and researched in a timely manner
- Monitors the expense management system, ensuring weekly credit card reports are uploaded, data is archived and finance policies and internal controls are followed
- Maintains cash flow template based on actual spending, and works with Finance Controller to ensure information is accurate and cash meets organizational needs
- Processes bi-weekly payroll in Quickbooks, with percentage allocations to departments and funding sources
- Prepares and organizes data for monthly financial statements and departmental expense reports reviews
- Supports the end-of-year and annual charitable audit activities by conducting account analysis and reconciliations, compiling audit schedules and preparing audit requests
- Support the financial planning and administration of organizational programs and events, including occasional in-person participation at initiatives such as the Summer Enrichment Program and Educational Assistant Learning Summit to support financial operations.
- Participates in the department's quarterly, annual planning and review processes to reach and advance the goals of the department and organization
- Demonstrates flexibility, creativity and problem-solving skills, actively participating in the implementation of special organizational projects as identified
- You are respectful of Indigenous cultures and histories: You have a deep respect for the history, culture, and goals of Indigenous communities in Canada. You care that goals are reached in the right way.
- You are detail-oriented: You are thorough in your work: you take the time to ask questions and ensure accuracy.
- You are tech savvy: You are highly proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Advataxes, or other expense management software, and learn other tech quickly.
- You are a strategic thinker and problem solver: You plan ahead and proactively solve challenges.
- You are a planner: You prioritize and plan to effectively meet competing deadlines.
To begin your application, please submit your resume and cover letter. The interview process will start with: 1-hour virtual interview with a task, in early September 2026. This position involves overseeing the organization's finances, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to apply for and obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Police Check.
Equity, AccessibilityGakino'amaage: Teach For Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an organization that works with First Nations, we value Indigenous perspectives in the workplace and strongly encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.
Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Indigenous Integrity
Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada is committed to increasing the representation of First Nations team members across all roles in the organization. We encourage First Nations candidates to self-identify in their application. Self-identification is voluntary and confidential.
This information supports our efforts to hire First Nations candidates, particularly from the Nations and treaty territories we serve, whenever possible, and to provide meaningful support throughout the recruitment process.
We are also committed to upholding the integrity of Indigenous claims of identity. If you self-identify as Indigenous and are the successful candidate, you will be asked to provide substantiating documentation.
Job term: Full-time, permanent
Requirements: 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably for a charity Experience with QuickBooks and expense management software
Desired Experience: Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
Location: This role is a hybrid position with required travel as directed by Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada for in-person programming, meetings and related work obligations as necessary.
