Financial Controller- Temporary Up to 18 Months

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander, Business Management Bureau is seeking a qualified individual to join the Financial Services Section. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will to provide financial and analytical support to OPP management on the financial management and controllership of OPP fiscal resources in the areas of controllership, fiscal and risk management, forecasting, financial planning, procurement. About Us: Business Management Bureau (BMB) holds itself accountable to providing high quality service to our clients and stakeholders while managing critical business functions for the organization. BMB impacts every aspect of the OPP's operations. BMB considers the factors of timeliness, competence, extra mile, fairness, and outcome, when measuring the quality of our service delivery. The Financial Services Section, through its Controllership Services, ensures clear lines of accountability, stewardship of resources and evaluation of results achieved and OPP adherence to modern controllership practices. The Section manages a broad range of financial activities including budgets and forecasts; accounting; and relocation. Financial Services staff aim to provide quality service, guiding our clients through the many processes required by government. We are committed to demonstrating inclusive behaviours and a difference-making mindset adhering to the OPP values, which promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by: - Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR. - Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS. - Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE. **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?**: To provide financial and analytical support to OPP management on the financial management and controllership of OPP fiscal resources in the areas of controllership, fiscal and risk management, forecasting, financial planning, procurement, expenditure monitoring, and reporting to ensure effective modern controllership while adhering to applicable OPP, Ministry and Government directives, policies and procedures. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: Knowledge of Financial Administration Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, government and ministry accounting policies, modern controllership, procedures and program evaluation practices. Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures, business processes and relevant sections of OPPA Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements, and Police Services Act, to ensure effective processes and controls for sound financial management and to advise senior management on financial planning/management and controllership. Knowledge of organizational and analytical skills to determine objectives and priorities, and to plan, direct and coordinate various projects within established timeframes. Knowledge of research skills to research financial controls and budget forecasting methods to recommend improvement to existing methods and procedures. Knowledge of analytical methods and techniques to interpret policies; to allocate priorities; to conduct financial analysis and to identify, address and resolve a range of controllership and financial issues. Interpersonal skills to provide advice, training and support to OPP management and clients and to lead and/or participate on project teams. Oral communication and persuasion skills to promote effective controllership and business practices and to persuade managers to adapt recommended courses of action on controllership and financial management matters. Ability to analyze controllership, financial and business processes, develop options, and propose approaches or courses of action. Ability to assess forecasts and allocation strategies. **Additional Information**: At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: **COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario**, including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the C