Director of Finance

Government of PEI; Charlottetown; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Hybrid options within PEI

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Pension Plan

Employer-paid health and dental

Job summary

Government of Prince Edward Island seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial administration for a major department. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls and capital projects, advising ministers and senior staff on financial policy and accountability.

The role requires a CPA/CFA-style designation with extensive public-sector finance leadership, strong negotiation skills, and experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft systems. Hybrid PEI work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related field with a professional accounting designation.
• Extensive leadership and financial management experience at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise-wide financial information systems and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft and MS Office applications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and leadership on the department's financial administration.
• Direct budget planning, forecasting and reporting; set financial objectives.
• Advise directors and managers on quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets; ensure internal controls.
• Negotiate federal cost-shared agreements and manage related audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic financial management

Communication skills

Negotiation and collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Job ID: #175355

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 ourEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The Director of Finance is a senior management position assigned to either the Department of Justice & Public Safety or the Departments of Economic Development, Trade & Artificial Intelligence/Workforce and Advanced Learning and is responsible to advise and support the Minister and Deputy Ministers. The Director provides senior management leadership in the financial administration of the Department, and provides oversight, direction and advice to maintain financial accountability for the Department.

The Director is responsible for all aspects of the Department’s financial and corporate management, including budgeting and financial planning, forecasting and financial reporting, internal controls, contracts and contribution agreements, compliance with Treasury Board Policies & Procedures, and Executive Council / Treasury Board Memoranda.

The Director provides advice to the Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Directors of the Department on all initiatives, programs and activities.

The Director and other staff assigned to the Department will provide financial support for capital projects and contract negotiations.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall direction and leadership on the financial administration of the Department;
• Direct the budget planning, forecasting and reporting processes, and provide leadership in setting financial objectives for the Department;
• Advise and assist directors and managers in quarterly forecasting and annual budget preparations;
• Develop annual departmental Operating and Capital Budgets;
• Develop and monitor an appropriate system of internal controls to help safeguard the department and further its objectives. An effective system of internal controls function to minimize risks and protect assets, ensure accuracy of records, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies, regulations, and legislation;
• Provide high quality advice, assistance, and information to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Department Divisions pertaining to the financial implications on strategic and operational planning;
• Provide expert, contextualized advice on the financial implications for current policy and legislation and provide leadership and direction to planning, policy analysis and development, and legislative initiatives;
• Provide overall direction and leadership to the financial administration of Capital projects;
• Assist in negotiating federal cost shared agreements and administer specified financial responsibilities with respect to these agreements, including: coordinating claims, maintaining prescribed accountability measures, and managing audit processes;
• Directing work plans and managing performance;
• Other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Degree in Business Administration or related field, and a Professional Accounting Designation.
• Extensive experience in leadership and financial management at a senior level, preferably management within the Public Service.
• Requires extensive knowledge of enterprise-wide financial information systems or similar financial system.
• Must have sound knowledge of accounting and audit principles.
• Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, strong interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills and the ability to plan and think strategically.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, PeopleSoft, and internal computer applications (i.e. Excel, etc.) would be considered beneficial.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability with the ability to negotiate with and motivate others.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually, as per the Terms and Conditions for Excluded Employees
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds
• Hybrid options within PEI
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance program
• Pension Plan
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

The Public Service is inspired to make a positive impact and proud to shape the future of our Island Community.

Languages:

• English