Manager Financial Reporting and Advisory Services

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern governmental agency is seeking a Manager for Financial Reporting and Advisory Services in Iqaluit. In this senior role, you'll lead the annual financial audit and oversee compliance of reports for local housing organizations. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and possess a minimum of three years in financial management, along with experience managing a team. Applicants fluent in Inuktut, English, or French are encouraged to apply, and experience in Inuit culture is an asset.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation privileges

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation CPA (CGA, CMA or CA).
• Minimum three years related experience in financial reporting.
• Progressive managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual financial audit.
• Oversee financial reporting of 25 Local Housing Organizations.
• Provide training and coaching to departmental staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Financial reporting expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Canadian accounting designation (CPA)

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics

Job description

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and recent graduates in 2023. Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance—one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

Reporting to the Corporate Comptroller, the Manager, Financial Reporting and Advisory Services, plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the NHCs financial statements and related reports. In this senior role, you will lead the preparation and coordination of the annual financial audit conducted by the Auditor General of Canada’s office (OAG) and oversee the implementation of recommendations arising from the audit. You will also oversee the financial reporting of 25 Local Housing Organizations across Nunavut, applying financial integrity and professional judgment to ensure all reporting is accurate, compliant, and aligned with sound financial management practices. This role safeguards public funds, strengthens relationships with auditors and funders, and helps ensure housing programs are delivered responsibly and sustainably, in alignment with Article 23 and the public service values of Nunavut.

Key Responsibilities Of The Successful Candidate Will Also Include

• Supervision of direct report(s) and providing training and coaching to departmental staff;
• Managing the preparation of interim, special and specific financial reports for 3rd party funding; and
• Providing advisory services and managing special projects.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation CPA (CGA, CMA or CA). An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in leading and/or participating in the year-end financial reporting process, financial management information systems, liaising with external and internal auditors, specifically from the OAG including 1 year of progressive managerial experience.

This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.