Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly (Commencing Immediately)The PEI Department of Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat aims to encourage the development of an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce which enables the organization to realize its goals. The Director of Finance is a senior management position assigned to the Department of Social Development and Housing is responsible to advise and support the Minister and Deputy Minister. The Director provides leadership in the financial administration of the Department, and provides oversight, direction and advice to maintain the financial accountability for the Department. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the Department’s financial and corporate management, including budgeting and financial planning, forecasting and financial reporting, internal controls, contracts and contribution agreements, compliance with Treasury Board Policies & Procedures, and Executive Council / Treasury Board Memoranda. The Director and other staff assigned to the Department will provide financial support for capital projects and contract negotiations.Duties will include: – Provide overall direction and leadership to the financial administration of the department;- Direct the budget planning, forecasting and reporting processes, and provide leadership in setting financial objectives for the Department;- Advise and assist directors and managers in quarterly forecasting and annual budget preparations;- Develop annual departmental Management Plans and Capital Budgets;- Develop and monitor an appropriate system of internal controls to help safeguard the department and further its objectives. An effective system of internal controls function to minimize risks and protect assets, ensure accuracy of records, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies, regulations, and legislation;- Provide high quality advice, assistance, and information to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Department Divisions pertaining to the financial implications on strategic and operational planning;- Provide expert, contextualized advice on the financial implications for current policy and legislation and provide leadership and direction to planning, policy analysis and development, and legislative initiatives;- Provide overall direction and leadership to the financial administration of the capital projects;- Assist in negotiating federal cost shared agreements and administers said agreements;- Administer specified financial responsibilities with respect to various federal-provincial contribution agreements, including coordinating claims, maintaining prescribed accountability measures, and managing audit processes;- Directing work plans and managing performance;- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: – Applicants must have a Degree in Business Administration or related field, and a Professional Accounting Designation;- Extensive experience in leadership and financial management at a senior level, preferably management within the Public Service;- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;- Requires extensive knowledge of Oracle Financial Information System or similar financial system;- Must have sound knowledge of accounting and audit principles;- Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, strong interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills and the ability to plan and think strategically;- Excellent written/verbal communication skills are required. Knowledge of Oracle, People Soft, and internal computer applications is essential;- Demonstrated problem solving ability with the ability to negotiate with and motivate others;- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;- The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The “Notification of Successful Candidates” list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: – Applicants must have a Degree in Business Administration or related field, and a Professional Accounting Designation;- Extensive experience in leadership and financial management at a senior level, preferably management within the Public Service;- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;- Requires extensive knowledge of Oracle Financial Information System or similar financial system;- Must have sound knowledge of accounting and audit principles;- Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, strong interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills and the ability to plan and think strategically;- Excellent written/verbal communication skills are required. Knowledge of Oracle, People Soft, and internal computer applications is essential;- Demonstrated problem solving ability with the ability to negotiate with and motivate others;- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;- The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The “Notification of Successful Candidates” list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results
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