Comptroller General

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Comptroller General to lead its Comptrollership branch. The position requires a professional accounting designation, a relevant university degree, and extensive experience managing financial operations. The Comptroller plays a vital role in financial governance, impacting government budgets and compliance significantly.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing programs and services, including 5 years at senior management level.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check is mandatory.
• Bilingual ability in English, Inuktut, or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, control, develop, and report on the GN’s comptrollership functions.
• Enhance financial disclosure and support the production of the Public Accounts.
• Provide sound advice on accounting practices and systems.

Skills

Expertise in financial policy development

Public policy analysis

Financial management skills

Knowledge of Inuit culture

Education

Professional accounting designation

University degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.

Based in Iqaluit, the Comptroller General (Comptroller) is one of four staff reporting directly to the Deputy Minister of Finance, overseeing about 140 employees across various divisions, with five positions reporting directly to them.

The Comptroller effectively and efficiently leads the Comptrollership branch as it delivers its key activities, responsibilities, and mandate. The branch is organized into six divisions, four of which report directly to the Comptroller General: Internal Audit Services, Financial Reporting and Controls, Financial Systems Management, and Business Transformation and Development. The other two divisions, Financial Operations and Compensation and Benefits, report to the Assistant Comptroller General.

This position plays a critical role in how government departments and public agencies report on their financial operations, impacting the entire government and potentially affecting budgets significantly. The Comptroller acts as and represents the Deputy Minister of Finance as needed, influencing every level of the Government.

The role involves making recommendations and providing expert advice on issues related to government-wide financial operations, policies, systems, internal audit, and regulations to senior officials and public agency leaders.

Responsibilities

Comptrollership is essential for delivering programs and services and fulfilling statutory obligations. The Comptroller's primary responsibilities include oversight, control, development, and reporting of the GN’s comptrollership functions. Key activities include:

• Enhancing financial disclosure and supporting the production of the Public Accounts;
• Maintaining accurate and timely Public Accounts of the GN;
• Monitoring compliance with financial authorities and clarifying roles and responsibilities;
• Delivering financial services efficiently;
• Ensuring the proper functioning of financial and human resources information systems;
• Promoting high-quality internal audit and reporting;
• Developing financial management skills among GN employees;
• Promoting a clear chart of accounts; and
• Providing sound advice on accounting practices and financial systems.

The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation, a university degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field, and at least ten years of experience managing programs and services, including five at a senior management level. Expertise in financial policy development and public policy analysis is required. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is mandatory.

The official languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit resumes in any of these languages. Bilingual ability, knowledge of Inuit culture, land, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are assets.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Employees on probation require approval from their department head to apply. Foreign credentials must be assessed by a recognized Canadian institution. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.