Job Description

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Reporting to the Director of Finance for the Department of Environment, Energy & Climate Action/ Executive Council this Manager position provides leadership, management and direction in various services that contribute to the effective financial management of the Department. These services include planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Department, as well as contract management, administration and compliance. The Manager provides consultation and assistance to Departmental Directors, Managers and Staff. This is a senior financial management position within the Department and is responsible for policy guidance on most fiscal matters including expenditure and revenue initiatives and analysis and consequently, works closely with the Director of Finance on most significant matters.
Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure financial reporting is provided in accordance with public sector accounting standards and that financial services are delivered consistent with relevant legislation, Treasury Board Policy and departmental policies and procedures;
• Coordinate, prepare and/or review Treasury Board or Executive Council submissions on all matters related to financial administration;
• Provide guidance, advice and assistance to senior officials in the determination of appropriate budget provisions, forecasting practices, financial reporting requirements and management;
• Develop, implement and maintain evaluations and audits on the financial and administrative aspects of departmental programs;
• Oversee the administration of departmental contracts and agreements programs; support federal / provincial contribution agreement relationships and lead the completion and submission of federal funding claims;
• Prepare performance and statistical information for departmental/crown corporation programs for use in the Legislature, Ministerial briefing notes, and ad hoc reporting to Senior Management throughout the year;
• Advise and assist with financial project management;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognized post-secondary degree in business administration or a related field

• Candidates who have obtained their Professional Accounting Designation without an undergraduate degree will also be considered.
• Professional Accounting Designation;
• Considerable experience in a financial administration position;
• Considerable experience in budget cycles and budget preparation;
• Supervisory experience;
• Experience in program management;
• Considerable advanced experience in creating and working with computer spreadsheets;
• Extensive experience using Oracle financial applications;
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Satisfactory criminal records check;
• Valid driver's license;

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.
Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at . Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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