Program Admin Officer 4 (Senior Financial Advisor)
About The Position
At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we provide financial leadership, analysis, and policy support that helps strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a broad range of corporate fiscal and management services. Our eight Financial Advisory Services (FAS) units work directly with departments, Crown corporations, and other public service entities, providing support in budgeting, forecasting, and program-related financial advice. We are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to improve how we plan, manage, budget, and invest. As the Senior Financial Advisor, you will provide sound, timely financial advice to assigned program areas and to external agencies funded by the client department. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters that support program delivery and promote accountability between Financial Advisory Services, the client department, and externally funded agencies. This competition will be used to fill multiple permanent and term Senior Financial Advisor opportunities over the coming months.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and other relevant CPA Canada standards and requirements.
- Extensive financial background and experience working with the complex economic interrelationships between the Province and provincially regulated and/or funded agencies.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- A Canadian CPA accounting designation or enrolment in a recognized CPA accounting program
- Knowledge and experience using SAP/S4HANA or a similar ERP system
- Knowledge and experience in the delivery of a broad spectrum of financial services to a varied client group
- Knowledge and experience in the performance of auditing procedures
Responsibilities
- Provide sound, timely financial advice to assigned program areas and to external agencies funded by the client department.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters that support program delivery and promote accountability between Financial Advisory Services, the client department, and externally funded agencies.
- Critically analyze and cost programs.
- Forecast operations.
- Examine financial statements.
- Advise clients on financial, accounting, and reporting matters within the context of GAAP, legislation, and policy.
- Program evaluation.
- Development of systems, procedures, and policies related to financial accountability.
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
Senior
