Job Description

Competition # : 40175

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b25-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province\xe2\x80\x99s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services \xe2\x80\x93 including the preparation of the provincial budget \xe2\x80\x93 as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

About Our Opportunity

The Senior Financial & Compliance Advisor is responsible for providing advice and assistance on all financial matters relating to the various assigned program areas and any external agencies funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD). The Senior Financial & Compliance Advisor is the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters that support program delivery regarding financial accountability and policy compliance between Financial Advisory Services and other branches of the department, Regional Centres of Education (RCEs), conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), and other externally funded agencies.

In this role, the Senior Financial & Compliance Advisor will work directly with the Director of Financial Advisory Services, the Director of Education Funding & Partnerships and may also provide support or analysis for departmental staff, as required.

This position reports to the Director of Education Funding & Partnerships.

Primary Accountabilities

• Identifies, researches, analyzes, develops, and implements strategies to improve financial management practices for EECD, RCEs and CSAP, including program oversight for compliance with policy and directives.
• Responsible for the financial administration, management, and/or coordination of existing programs delivered by EECD.
• Develops, examines, analyzes, costs and makes financial policy recommendations for senior management with respect to issues related to operating funds and EECD\xe2\x80\x99s tangible capital asset (TCA) program.
• Develops and reviews correspondence, spreadsheets, analysis, costs and other presentation materials prepared for the Director of Financial Advisory Services, Director of Education Funding & Partnerships, and senior management of EECD with respect to these programs.
• Designs and assists in the implementation of systems and procedures to organize and coordinate the collection of financial and statistical information.
• Responsible for monitoring forecast to budget and making recommendations within the accountability framework when forecast variances occur.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (in a related field of study), along with 6 years of related experience. A CPA designation (or enrollment in the CPA program) would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

As the ideal candidate, you are detail oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles and PSAB. You have previous experience with financial control, budget preparation and monitoring, and preparation and presentation of financial proposals. You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel. You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. You have exceptional time management skills with a strong attention to detail to provide timely and accurate financial information while managing multiple projects and priorities. Knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP) is required. Familiarity with SAS (Salary Analysis System) is desirable.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be acceptable in place of education requirements. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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