Manager - Finance - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

    Government of Yukon
    Government of Yukon Whitehorse, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Job Summary and Requirements

    Are you interested in making a real difference in the lives of Yukoners?

    Our vision

    To deliver housing solutions that contribute to healthy, sustainable and inclusive communities.

    Our values

    We value teamwork, strive to provide excellent client service at all times and offer a supportive work environment for our employees with opportunities to learn and grow.

    The opportunity

    This posting is for a full-time term position, starting as soon as possible and ending on June 27, 2025, and to create an eligibility list for future anticipatory permanent or term positions. Temporary Assignments will be equally considered with your supervisor's prior approval.

    Reporting to the Director - Finance and Risk Management, the Manager, Finance is responsible and accountable for managing the financial accounting services of YHC including reporting to external stakeholders and liaising with external auditors on annual financial statement audits. The position will provide leadership, direction and expertise in financial reporting and budgeting.

    Essential Qualifications
    Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications:

  • Recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA - CA, CMA, CGA)
  • Experience reviewing, interpreting and working with CMHC agreements within a finance capacity
  • Experience with audit preparation in a government setting
  • Experience with accounting for concessionary loans, transfer payment agreements and complex transactions
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience leading, managing and coaching a team
  • Significant experience in financial management, reporting, auditing and budgeting
  • Demonstrated ability utilizing Caseware software is an asset

    • Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

    Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
    Candidates should have and may be assessed on their

  • Thinking Strategically
  • Influencing Others
  • Taking Action and Achieving Results
  • Developing People
  • Demonstrating Client Focus
  • Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
  • Promoting Common Values and Ethics

    • Candidates will be assessed using Yukon Government's Core Competency Framework

    For more information about this position, please contact Daniel Jirousek, A/Director, Finance and Risk Management at or
    For information about the staffing process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources at or