Manager of Finance and Corporate Services - #116460

Manager of Finance and Corporate Services opportunity with The Government of Prince Edward Island!

• Permanent, pension and employer-paid benefits
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• CPA dues covered
• Relocation assistance funds
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options in PEI
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Salary Range: $43.41 - $54.27 per hour (Level 20F Excluded) ($84,650 - $105,827 annually)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly

Posting ID: 162178-0424TBPO

Closing Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Department: Treasury Board Secretariat, Corporate Finance

Location: Charlottetown

Position: Full-Time Excluded Position

The Treasury Board Secretariat is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position supports the Department of Social Development and Seniors and provides leadership and direction in the various services provided by the Finance and Corporate Services Section that contributes to the effective financial management of the Departments. These services include financial management and reporting, budget development & fiscal management, contract management, program analysis and audit, payment processing, and federal funding claims.

Duties Include:

• Provide leadership and direction to senior officials, managers and staff on financial management matters;
• Provide direction, guidance and support to fiscal analysts, budget supervisor, and finance officers;
• Ensure financial services are delivered consistent with relevant legislation, Treasury Board Policy, and departmental policies and procedures;
• Administer and monitor financial processes within the Department, including the oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and procurement processes;
• Oversee the timely completion of financial reports for senior officials, managers and staff as required;
• Develop the department budget submission, monitor the Departments performance and report on variances;
• Develop, conduct and oversee evaluations on the financial and administrative aspects of programs offered by the Department;
• Develop, implement and maintain evaluations and audits on the financial and administrative aspects of department’s programs and assist programs under-going value for money audits and annual AG audits in navigating audit requests and assist in the formulation of audit responses;
• Develop and oversee the maintenance of a central repository and corresponding database for all contract and agreements for the Department. Lead the completion and submission of all federal funding claims;
• Prepare performance and statistical information for departmental programs for use in the Legislature, Minister briefing notes, and ad hoc reporting to Directors throughout the year;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognized post-secondary degree in business administration or a related field with a Professional Accounting Designation.
• Considerable experience in a financial administration position.
• Considerable experience in Budget cycles and budget preparation.
• Supervisory and program management experience.
• Considerable advanced experience in creating and working with computer spreadsheets (analysis tools; pivot tables; complex formulas).
• Extensive experience using Oracle financial applications, (FIS, Discoverer, Hyperion).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to achieve and maintain enhanced security clearance.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

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.

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 www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.