Manager, Finance Advisory Services
About The Position
Reporting to the Director, Financial Advisory Services, the Manager will be responsible for providing sound and timely financial advice. The Manager, Financial Advisory Services plays an integral role in a dynamic team that supports one or more government sectors. Responsibilities include: managing the complexity of client department's budgets; accurate reporting of departmental expenditures and monthly forecasts; preparing client department year-end financial audit information as part of government's financial results; providing advice and financial analysis on complex issues; evaluating and improving financial processes with a focus on internal controls and risk management; and leading, coaching and mentoring budget and financial staff with respect to performance management, training and development. You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management in the client departments, departmental managers with financial reporting responsibilities, representatives of Finance and Treasury Board, and the Office of the Auditor General.
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- professional accounting designation
- several years of financial management and staff leadership experience
- solid experience in budget development and business planning, and financial forecasting
- ability to provide sound strategic financial and budgetary advice to senior members of the Department
- experience in audit file preparation, and financial services
- effective leadership skills and experience creating and developing a team environment
- understand GAAP within the public sector
- proficient in computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and preparing and delivering presentations
- experience in dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a public forum
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to manage multiple demands while adhering to strict deadlines
- working both independently and collaboratively with all levels of management and staff
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in government financial policies and procedures
- SAP/S4HANA and Salary Analysis System (SAS) experience
Responsibilities
- managing the complexity of client department's budgets
- accurate reporting of departmental expenditures and monthly forecasts
- preparing client department year-end financial audit information as part of government's financial results
- providing advice and financial analysis on complex issues
- evaluating and improving financial processes with a focus on internal controls and risk management
- leading, coaching and mentoring budget and financial staff with respect to performance management, training and development
- develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management in the client departments, departmental managers with financial reporting responsibilities, representatives of Finance and Treasury Board, and the Office of the Auditor General
- provide guidance and direction to a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, business plans and accountability reporting
- monitor, evaluate and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and government accounting policies
- managing client departments’ expenditure, revenue and capital budgets
- develop and maintain effective working relationships with various units outside of the department including the senior management teams of client departments, departmental managers with financial reporting responsibilities, Treasury Board Office, and the Office of the Auditor General
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- 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
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
