Financial Management Consultant •Salary Amended •

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Financial Management Consultant to evaluate and enhance agency accountability frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance management with a CPA designation, capable of conducting audits and analyzing performance in publicly funded organizations. This role offers a competitive salary of $77,563 to $100,447 annually, and a commitment to equitable hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and conducting financial reviews.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial reviews and audits of external agencies.
• Ensure alignment with comptrollership principles.
• Develop and implement policies for financial training.

Skills

Financial Management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Legislation interpretation

Education

Post secondary education in Finance Management, Accounting or Business Administration

CPA Designation

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

AD1 Agency Relations Coordinator. Regular/full-time position in the Department of Families, Agency Accountability Support Unit, Administrative and Finance Division. Location: Winnipeg, MB. Advertisement Number: 44541. Salary: AD1 $77,563.00 - $100,447.00 per year. Closing Date: September 19, 2025.

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, and supports equitable employment practices and representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions, remaining in effect for up to 12 months. Underfill may be considered for candidates who do not meet all essential criteria at a commensurate rate of pay. The Department of Families seeks a qualified candidate to fill the Financial Management Consultant (AD1) position within the Agency Accountability Support Unit.

To be considered, you must submit a completed application form and your resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services to request a copy. The selection board will rely on the information provided in the application to determine eligibility for further assessment.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide and maintain satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba full stage Class 5 driver’s licence, have access to a vehicle and the ability to travel for government business purposes

Qualifications

• Essential: Post secondary education in Finance Management, Accounting or Business Administration and a current CPA Designation. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered at a commensurate level.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and conducting financial and operational reviews, investigations and audits of external publicly funded agencies or organizations.
• Experience in monitoring the financial and operational performance of publicly funded agencies, providing high-level analysis and reports for senior management review.
• Experience implementing and overseeing the comptrollership accountability framework.
• Experience providing consultative services and training to external agencies’ financial management and boards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information to diverse audiences.
• Experience interpreting, explaining and applying legislation and regulations in a regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate impacts to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) or equivalent software.

Duties

The Financial Management Consultant is responsible for the ongoing review, monitoring, development, enhancement, and implementation of the Department’s agency/service provider accountability frameworks (divisional/program). This includes ensuring framework elements, agreements/contracts, reporting requirements, review and risk assessment tools are practical and align with modern comptrollership principles. The incumbent will conduct financial reviews and audits of external agencies to ensure appropriate use of public funds, develop and implement policy and processes for providing financial and management training and support, and assist in developing and implementing policies for systematic and cyclical audits based on coordinated and standardized risk assessments across divisions and programs.

Apply To

Advertisement #44541

Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Services, 600-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9. Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

When applying, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the selection process. Your cover letter, resume, and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants, and information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.