Director, Financial Capacity, Control and Assurance Branch

Director, Financial Capacity, Control and Assurance Branch Treasury Board Secretariat, Toronto, ON

Closing Date

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

 -

Salary Range $152,750 to $192,210 per year
Experience Level  - Job ID

Job Description

Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $152,750 to $192,210 per year. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

Inspire, Innovate and Collaborate

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.

Are you an innovative and inspiring leader? If so, considering this exciting and challenging opportunity with the Office of the Provincial Controller Division (OPCD) at Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to lead, develop and maintain the Ontario Public Service (OPS) internal control framework and the finance community workforce strategy through building a high performing, integrated and engaged finance community.

An effective leader in the Ontario Public Service is responsible, innovative, and collaborative.

• A responsible leader demonstrates authenticity, accountability, and courage in how they interact with others. They model ethical behaviour, are honest and capable of making difficult choices.
• An innovative leader leads with common purpose, embraces positive disruption, and has a future mindset. They inspire others, value continuous learning, and encourage development and integration.
• A collaborative leader focuses on helping others to grow, drives people-centered outcomes and promotes an environment of inclusivity. They consistently work to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace.
  
  

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.
To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the  voluntary survey  and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized individuals and persons with disabilities. The OPS offers employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of  Ontario's Human Rights Code . A dedicated team of employment accommodation specialists are available to discuss individual accommodation needs and ensure the hiring process is inclusive and free from barriers. Contact them at   if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process. All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Visit the  OPS Anti-Racism Policy , the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint  and the  Multi-Year Accessibility Plan  to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister , you will:

• Lead, inspire and build a high performing team of financial professionals.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the OPS Internal Control Framework to enable ministries to establish and maintain their internal control systems
• Direct the annual Certificate of Assurance (CoA) process, including developing options to address re-occurring control gaps/ risks.
• Provide executive leadership and guidance to advance the Comptroller General Academy
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies for financial management, resource development, and talent management.
• Provide strategic financial advice and briefings to the Minister and senior executives on corporate financial management
• Chair and/or participate in ministry, inter-ministry and inter-jurisdictional committees
• Provide leadership to the branch management team and set expectations to fulfill organizational responsibilities

Mandatory

• A professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
• You have demonstrated people leadership experience leading and managing diverse teams to deliver on business priorities and operational needs
• You are an inclusive and value-based leader who fosters and creates a culture of diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and equity in the workplace
• You demonstrate political acuity and can effectively brief and deliver strategic and confidential advice to Ministers, senior management and various other stakeholders
• You have a track record of championing the adoption of innovative methods and technologies that drive true transformative business practices and solutions that focus on effective and efficiency

  Relationship Management and Communication:

  • You have strong relationship and consensus building skills in order to work with numerous internal and external clients, partners and stakeholders.
  • You have evidence of superior communication and briefing skills to effectively provide strategic advice to senior management in the OPS
  • You are customer-focused with demonstrated business and financial planning experience, to identify priorities and strategic directions
  • You have the ability to build and maintain relationships with ministries, central agency partners and the Office of the Auditor General

    Job Knowledge:

    • You can maintain and apply a broad understanding of financial management
    • You have the ability to understand how financial information is used to guide government decisions
    • You have the ability to recognize and apply financial information to manage resources to achieve results

Bonus info section:

The OPS uses multiple methods to assess candidates for executive positions; these may include resume screening, interviews, assignments, psychometric assessments, simulations, and reference checks.

How to Apply

• You must apply online by visiting  . You must enter the job ID number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, contact the Executive Recruitment Unit at  .

Applicants to this competition may also be considered for other executive opportunities within the OPS.

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