K-Net LP Inc.
P.O. Box 1439, 115 King Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B9
Ph: 807-737-1135
http://knet.ca
KNet Finance Officer/Manager
Job Description
As a key member of the Management team, the Finance Officer will report to the Knet director
and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The FO will have
primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all
financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal,
property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership
compliance and private and institutional financing. The FO will also be responsible for some
Human Resources activities. Due to the required level of interactivity with the team members,
the FO will work out of the Sioux Lookout, Ontario office.
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Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and longterm strategic financial objectives.
Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets,
financial trends and forecasts.
Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a
comprehensive job cost and inventory management system.
Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
Takes lead in Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable.
Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new
programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with management team so as to identify their
needs and seek full range of business solutions.
Provide management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
Takes responsibility for payroll and staff expenditures.
Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business
opportunities.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP
and applicable federal, provincial and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax
reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Business or Accounting diploma, degree or designation or significant (minimum of 5
years) Accounting experience.
2.
Strong financial forecasting and analysis skills and knowledge of Accounting practices
and principles, Preferably in a technology related industry.
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Must have a minimum of two years’ experience supervising staff.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
 Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the
organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
 Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and
make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
 High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and resultsorientation.
OTHER SKILLS:
 Computer proficiency with Microsoft product essential including above average
proficiency with Quickbooks accounting software.