Mg-afs-06 Manager, Finance

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**About the job**:
CRA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is firmly committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. CRA’s National Employment Equity (EE) Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate EE gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments/staffing actions over six months made through this process.

**Key activities/job duties**
- Establishes the roles and responsibilities of positions within the subordinate organization, assigns and prioritizes work and reviews performance against expectations.
- Plans, organizes and manages financial program delivery.
- Develops, implements and maintains processes, procedures and controls.
- Manages the preparation of internal and external reports in accordance with central agency direction and in compliance with the Financial Administration Act and other federal financial legislation.
- Manages the research, analysis and development of complete and timely responses to central agency requests, the Auditor General's requests and observations, internal audit and internal control recommendations, as well as parliamentary questions. Provides the information and analysis to substantiate the Agency position.
- Prepares and presents expert advice to senior management on financial, management and reporting issues, taking into consideration accounting standards, controls and regulatory requirements.
- Provides direction and guidance to clients/stakeholders in the interpretation of policy, the gathering and analysis of data, and accounting and financial reporting and management requirements.
- Undertakes assignments or projects to address and resolve issues requiring a high degree of financial management expertise. Defines and validates project scope, determines resources and milestone commitments, organizes and assigns tasks, and monitors progress.
- Represents CRA interests and supports Government of Canada direction on interdepartmental and CRA committees and working groups.

**Language requirement**
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

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The CRA takes pride in serving millions of Canadians each and every year. The Finance and Administration Branch (FAB) is responsible to facilitate the delivery of CRA programs and services by providing sound advice, products and services in diversified key functions: namely, financial and resource management, administration and real property.

Do you think you can make a difference?
- Results and service-oriented
- Creative and passionate
- Innovative
- Self-aware and open minded
- Embraces change
- Organized
- An effective communicator
- Client-centric
- Strategic

This job opportunity will be used to staff management positions in the Revenue Accounting, Reporting and Analysis Division of the Financial Administration Directorate.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

**Who can apply**

Employees of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) physically working in the National Capital Region.

Federal public service employees in organizations found under Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act physically working in the National Capital Region. (List of eligible federal organizations)

AND eligible veterans and Canadian Forces members

AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed.

**Applicants from the general public will not be considered and will not be contacted.**

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in Ottawa only. Virtual reporting may not be possible.

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.

**Essential staffing requirements**
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

**Education**
- the CRA’s minimum education standard for FI.

A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics; or

The eligibility for a designation from a recognized professional accounting association.

**Experience**
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