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District Controller

3 months ago

Norman Wells Northwest Territories XE, Fort Smith, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

This position is located in the Housing Corporation's Sahtu District office in Norman Wells. The incumbent reports directly to the District Director. The District Controller has fiduciary responsibility for the Financial, Human Resource and Administrative Affairs of the District; is accountable for the management of financial systems, safeguards corporate assets, prepares, issues and distributes financial reports, maintains internal financial controls, ensures effective financial management processes and practices are maintained and are operating effectively in the District Office and LHO, and provides training, development and support to Corporate and Local Housing Organization staff.

The District Controller is also responsible for contracting processes. The duties of the position have an impact on the District Office, LHO, contractors and individual Corporation clients in the Sahtu District. The incumbent is also responsible for the financial operation of four (4) communities housing agencies in the Sahtu District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  1. Financial management skills.
  2. Auditing skills sufficient to identify financial control problems.
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to solve complex problems and provide conflict resolution.
  4. Knowledge of Human Resource management and administrative practices.
  5. Knowledge of Territorial Lands Act and Regulations.
  6. Knowledge and experience in mainframe accounting systems.
  7. Excellent organizational skills.

Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by:
Detailed knowledge of accounting theory, generally accepted accounting principles and financial planning. This level of knowledge is normally acquired through a professional accounting designation-i.e.: CGA, CMA, CA, and three (3) to four (4) years of working experience in Financial Management, and two (2) years Supervisory experience.

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