Controllership and Risk Advisor

8 months ago

St Catharines, Canada Ministry of Transportation Full time

The Ministry of Transportation is seeking a Controllership and Risk Advisor to provide expert advice on controllership and risk assessment, as well as lead the implementation of an internal control framework for the ministry.

If you are results-oriented with the rare ability to think strategically without losing sight of the details, this is the role for you. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment where you can use your strong technical expertise and communication skills to influence decisions that have real impact on the delivery of the ministry's robust mandate. You will be an integral part of our team and will contribute your modern controllership expertise in a collaborative manner providing guidance and recommendations to ministry partners.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this challenging role, you will:

- lead the development of the framework and tools and processes for internal controls to be implemented within the ministry
- work in partnership with Internal Audit to strength-test controls
- coordinate responses to internal financial audits (via Internal Audit) on behalf of the ministry and links in with procurement as needed
- ensure entity-level, information technology and operating level risks and controls for significant business processes are appropriately designed, documented, and tested for operating effectiveness
- oversee implementation and ongoing monitoring of the OPS internal controls framework (ICF), including supervision of ICF advisors and analysts, divisional business leads, and cluster leads.
- oversee controllership policies, tools, systems and procedures that ensure financial control and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ministry's financial/operations processes
- provide training and information to the broader ministry Controllership and Risk Management community on their responsibilities
- create frameworks, processes, guidelines, best practices, and tools that provide divisional finance teams and divisional management the ability to make informed decisions
- act as ministry project lead on enterprise-wide projects
- advise management on ministry policies and modern controllership practices
- support the ministry's Certificate of Assurance process and assist with the review of any noted exceptions
- participate in the preparation of responses to audit reports and information requests from the Provincial/Internal Auditor on financial management and/or controllership related matters
- provide senior management with information, analysis and advice to support corporate decision making
- research best practices and develop policies/guidelines to support effective financial management and controllership in client ministries
- monitor day-to-day data integrity within IFIS, ensures adequate funds are available, troubleshoots issues with purchase requisitions/orders, manages encumbrances.
- set up and close bank accounts, ensures timely and accurate recording of electronic funds transfer deposits.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Knowledge of Accounting and Controllership Principles and Practices**: You have proven knowledge of:

- financial management directives, policies, processes and practices including modern controllership principles and best practices
- public sector accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles
- risk assessment framework and strategies to evaluate business processes and provide recommendations to senior management
- complex financial analysis, and program planning

**Analytical, Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking Skills**: You can:

- provide interpretations of government directives and policies
- identify the need for improvement in ministry controllership, financial management and business processes to support efficiency and effectiveness
- investigate, interpret and assess complex and contentious financial, accounting or business issues and develop options and recommendations for management
- identify and assess potential risks or assess the financial risks and implications of decisions made by management and advise on approaches to mitigating those risks

**Consultation and Negotiation Skills**: You have:

- consultation and influencing skills to explain or advise on

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