Team Lead, Controllership Policy Development Unit - Toronto, Canada - Treasury Board Secretariat

Treasury Board Secretariat

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Are you a collaborative leader with strong attention to detail, an accountable mindset, and excellent networking skills? Have you fostered belonging, inclusion, and community within your teams? Are you ready for your next leadership opportunity? The Controllership Policy and Accounting Consultation Branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) is seeking a strategic leader to join their team as Team Lead, Controllership Policy Development.

Controllership Policy Accounting Consultation (CPAC) leads the development and implementation of Controllership Policies, provides expert accounting and financial management advice to decision-makers on government programs and initiatives, and promotes the Province's interests in the Public Sector Accounting Board Standards setting process and the implementation of the changes to the standards.

Please note:

attendance at the Toronto office (7 Queen's Park) will be required in alignment with the Ontario Public Service's current hybrid work model.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision.

It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of its business goals.

It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

As the

Team Lead, you will:

Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to a team of professional staff and support the establishment of a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and anti-racism work environment.
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and changes to current controllership policies.
Manage projects, including development of work plans/timelines, assigning work, and ensuring that deadlines and objectives are met.
Prepare complex briefing materials, reports, correspondence, communications, and other specialized documents for senior management.
Work closely with colleagues in other divisions and areas within government to support initiatives, as well as the planning and budget processes.
Conduct accounting policy research and surveys of other jurisdictions and recommend / implement changes to the provincial accounting policy framework.
Support issues identification, tracking and management across all aspects of OPS accounting and financial management.
Demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindset for leaders, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA
Chartered Professional Accountant).

Strategic Leadership Skills:

You have leadership skills and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff to deliver on results in a rapidly changing environment.
You model the principles of inclusion and diversity across all elements of your management style.
You can develop realistic plans for the work unit and manage complex projects that can involve participation from across the organization.
You have strategic foresight to anticipate and recognize issues and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Relationship Management and Communication Skills:

You have demonstrated skills in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships and mutually beneficial business relationships.
You have superior oral/written communication and presentation skills to clearly articulate complex information, provide guidance and consultation and lead the prepara