Executive Director Financial Advisory Service

Job Responsibility:

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 20-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we work to preserve the fiscal capacity of government to provide programs and services in Nova Scotia by providing financial leadership, analysis and advice for ongoing fiscal sustainability for the province. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget, forecast updates, and year-end audited financial statements - as well as review departmental submissions to Executive Council and its sub-committees to ensure government plans are coordinated and financial elements are thoroughly understood.

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

About Our Opportunity

As the Executive Director, Financial Advisory Services, you will be responsible for strategic leadership in developing and managing the budgetary planning process; the integration of the budgetary and departmental business planning process; expenditure control; communicating budget direction to regional centres of education and other funded organizations in the sector; supporting sectoral collective bargaining tables and strategy development; accounting for revenue, operating and capital costs in accordance with departmental and governmental policies, regulations and procedures for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

You will also provide advice and assistance to Deputy Minister(s) on strategies to assist departments in meeting their objectives in the broader context of the government's objective of fiscal sustainability. This regularly requires the provision of executive leadership involving complex financial issues to assist in the development of government policies and programs. You must also engage and work with external partners.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the key responsibilities in this role include:

• Providing leadership and expertise to the department/agency by directing a comprehensive operational and capital budget process that integrates business planning and financial planning and ensures department/agency budgets are aligned with corporate priorities;
• Providing sound financial advice, leadership, and support to assist government in meeting its fiscal objectives through effective analysis, decisions and recommendations that have a measurable impact on the achievement of corporate and departmental goals and objectives;
• Identifying, evaluating and ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial management and reporting through the development of risk management strategies, appropriately designed financial controls and accuracy and integrity of the financial information presented to executive management, which is critical for safeguarding government assets and effective decision making;
• Assist the department in managing key interested and affected parties, including communication of results and issues with related entities, support to the Minister(s) in the Committee/Subcommittee on Supply, and support to the Deputy Minister in the Committee of Public Accounts

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in a relevant discipline (eg. Commerce, Finance or Business Administration) and a professional accounting designation. You will have several years of progressive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a professional/financial management role.

As the ideal candidate you possess a specialized level of technical knowledge with a demonstrated history of providing solutions and alternatives to complex technical accounting issues, applying constructive thinking and interpretation/application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within a broad context using both financial and non-financial information. You will have highly developed skills in all aspects of financial management (budgeting, forecasting, accounting and year-end procedures) and providing financial advice and leadership.

Drawing on previous experiences, with a proven ability to accomplish goals and objectives, you balance priorities, meet deadlines, balance conflicting views and achieve specific and accurate outcomes often within a very tight time frame and competing deadlines. You possess exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability of building and maintaining positive professional relationships. You have a strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated history of providing accurate information and sound financial advice.

You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to build strong team dynamics and look strategically forward on issues. You have a sound understanding of computerized accounting systems and the ability to develop technology-based solutions to administrative process problems. Strong presentation skills are essential to tailor deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences and you have an understanding of financial policy and financial issues in the public sector.

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

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

LEADS

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

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

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

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: EC 16

Salary Range: $5,447.43 - $6,809.27 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.

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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 View email address on ca.edajobs.com.