Budget Supervisor

The PEI Department of Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat aims to encourage the development of an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce which enables the organization to realize its goals. The purpose of this position is to focus on best practices, a “work smart” approach, accountability, and the need to meet the diverse financial data and analytical requirements of the Department of Social Development & Housing.

This position may be required to serve as the Departments Lead in special projects related to financial systems and sub-systems and deals with highly sensitive financial information.

**Duties will include**:

- Planning, directing, and leading the budget cycle for the departments operating, capital, and salary Budgets by consulting with human resources, directors, managers and supervisors; developing, directing, and leading the procedures and timings for each stage of the operating budget cycle;
- Designing, structuring, and maintaining the department's accounts and related procedures by providing expertise, flexibility, and accountability; meeting the financial intelligence needs and accommodating structural changes within the department and government in general;
- Supporting, assisting, and guiding senior management and budget managers in managing, controlling, and allocating financial resources in budgets;
- Directing and coordinating processes to prepare the department capital budget submission, forecasts and related schedules; identifying cost centers, work to be done, and costs;
- Supporting managers in managing their financial resources by continually monitoring operations; analyzing variances and trends, anticipating financial reporting requirements, educating and assisting managers in interpreting financial reports, and resolving financial issues;
- Conducting fiscal year end processes by preparing analytical reports, final statement for the public accounts, and identifying adjustments;
- Acting as the department's lead in special projects;
- Other duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- University degree in Business Administration, preferably a professional accounting designation or equivalent experience;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Knowledge of employee compensation plans;
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;
- Self motivated, able to work independently and as a member of a team, good oral and written communication, excellent time management;
- Ability to train others and be cross-trained;
- Management experience is an asset;
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset;

**Preference will be given to Employees of the Classified division as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $31.10-$38.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Charlottetown, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-29