Job Description

About Indigenous Box

Indigenous Box is a fast-growing gifting and e-commerce company headquartered at the Edmonton International Airport. We connect Indigenous businesses and their products with customers who care -- from curated gift boxes to large corporate orders.

We are looking for a

hands-on Finance Manager

to cover a maternity leave. This is a full-time temporary contract where you will oversee all day-to-day finance operations and ensure smooth payroll, reporting, and compliance during a critical period of growth.

What You'll Do

Bookkeeping & Accounting

: Oversee full-cycle accounting including AR/AP, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

Payroll

: Process payroll (bi-weekly) and ensure compliance with employment standards and benefit programs.

Financial Control

: Maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and oversee internal controls.

Reporting

: Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis, and board/investor reports.

Forecasting & Tax

: Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and tax accruals (GST, payroll, corporate).

Process Improvement

: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline finance processes.

What We're Looking For

Accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent experience preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets (Katana ERP, Shopify experience an asset). Experience processing payroll in-house. Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team environment. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently.

Details

Contract term:

Approximately 12 months (maternity leave coverage). Exact start and end dates may vary depending on employee's leave.

Compensation:

$70,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Location:

On-site at our Edmonton International Airport office/warehouse (some hybrid flexibility may be considered).

Why Join Us

This is a chance to play a key role in one of Canada's fastest-growing Indigenous-led companies. You'll ensure financial continuity during a critical stage of growth, while working with a passionate and mission-driven team.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6-12 months

Pay: $65,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person