Senior Financial

4 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Competition # : 45343

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 14-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

About Our Opportunity

The Senior Financial & Compliance Advisor is responsible for providing advice and assistance on all financial matters relating to the assigned program areas under the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD). The Senior Financial & Compliance Advisor is the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters that support program delivery regarding financial accountability and policy compliance between Financial Advisory Services and other branches of the department, Regional Centres of Education (RCEs), conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), and other externally funded agencies.

This position reports to the Director of Education Funding & Partnerships.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the primary responsibilities in this role include:

  1. Identifies, researches, analyzes, develops, and implements strategies to improve financial management practices for EECD, RCEs and CSAP, including program oversight for compliance with policy and directives.
  2. Responsible for the financial administration, management, and/or coordination of existing programs delivered by EECD.
  3. Develops, examines, analyzes, costs and makes financial policy recommendations for senior management with respect to issues related to operating funds and EECD's tangible capital asset (TCA) program.
  4. Develops and reviews correspondence, spreadsheets, analysis, costs and other presentation materials prepared for the Director of Financial Advisory Services, Director of Education Funding & Partnerships, and senior management of EECD with respect to these programs.
  5. Designs and assists in the implementation of systems and procedures to organize and coordinate the collection of financial and statistical information.
  6. Responsible for monitoring forecast to budget and making recommendations within the accountability framework when forecast variances occur.
Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor's degree (in a related field of study), along with 6 years of related experience. A CPA designation (or enrollment in the CPA program) would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

As the ideal candidate, you are detail oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles and PSAB. You have previous experience with financial control, budget preparation and monitoring. You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel. You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. You have exceptional time management skills with a strong attention to detail to provide timely and accurate financial information while managing multiple projects and priorities. Knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP) is required.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be acceptable in place of education requirements. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of February 19, 2027. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer
  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,107.16- $3,649.33 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

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