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    Director of Accounting - Halifax, NS, Canada - Government of Nova Scotia

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    Department:
    Finance and Treasury Board


    Location:

    HALIFAX
    Permanent


    At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia.

    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 financial advice to departments, crown corporations and other public service entities.


    The Director Financial Advisory Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical leadership in the development of fiscal management strategy to assist the province in meeting its shared services objectives.


    As the Director Financial Advisory Services, you will provide guidance and direction to a team supporting the client Departments of Service Nova Scotia and Cyber Security and Digital Solutions.

    This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Advisory Services

    Budgeting, forecasting, year-end audit requirements, and accountability reporting.
    Managing operational budget submissions.

    Ensure that expenditures are accounted for in adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and government policies.

    Provide financial advice, recommendations and assistance to senior management such as Associate Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Ministers.

    This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in business, commerce, or public administration and a professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA).

    Several years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in a large organization, is also required.


    As the successful candidate, you will possess a broad base of experience in budget development, forecasting, and financial accounting reporting.

    While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge and experience in government financial policies and procedures.

    LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.


    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.


    Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

    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
    Department specific flexible working schedules
    81 Bi-Weekly


    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.



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