Director, Financial Advisory Services

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 42659

**Department**: Finance and Treasury Board

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 29-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Nova Scotia 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, forecast updates, and financial advice to departments, crown corporations and other public service entities.

About Our Opportunity

The Director Financial Advisory Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical leadership in the development of fiscal management strategy to assist the province in meeting its shared services objectives.

As the Director Financial Advisory Services, you will provide guidance and direction to a team supporting the client Departments of Service Nova Scotia and Cyber Security and Digital Solutions.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Advisory Services

Primary Accountabilities

In support of the above client departments you will be responsible for:
Budgeting, forecasting, year-end audit requirements, and accountability reporting.
Managing operational budget submissions.
Ensure that expenditures are accounted for in adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and government policies.
Oversee the creation of briefing material, including power point documents.
Provide financial advice, recommendations and assistance to senior management such as Associate Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers.
Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in business, commerce, or public administration and a professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA). Several years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in a large organization, is also required.

You are a seasoned leader and excellent communicator with several years of experience engaging a variety of stakeholders.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge and experience in government financial policies and procedures.

Equivalency

LEADS

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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

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
Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: EC 13

**Salary Range**: $4,055.86 - $5,069.81 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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