Director of Corporate Finance and Administration

Overview

Director of Corporate Finance and Administration
Department of Environment and Local Government
Pay Band 8
Open Competition
Fredericton

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The Corporate Services and Community Funding Division supports the department by providing financial, human resources, strategic planning, project support, and information management services. The Division also administers several funding programs that support local, regional and environmental priorities.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides leadership in environmental management and addressing climate change while supporting strong local governance and vibrant communities throughout New Brunswick.

Our vision: Working together for a healthy environment and vibrant communities.

Our mission statement: We are dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the environment while fostering vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities through environmental stewardship, evidence-based approaches and supporting effective local governance.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Services and Community Funding, the Director serves as the Department's Chief Financial Officer and provides overall leadership and management of financial and administrative services for the Department of Environment and Local Government.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing executive leadership to branch staff, including setting priorities, managing performance, supporting professional development, and planning for succession.
• Leading departmental financial planning, including budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Overseeing expenditure and revenue accounting, forecasting, and reporting, and supporting the department through Main Estimates and Public Accounts processes.
• Providing strategic financial advice and decision-support to senior management, branches, and regional offices.
• Ensuring effective financial controls, risk management, and compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and directives.
• Championing continuous improvement and modernization of financial systems, processes, and reporting practices.
• Liaising with central agencies and oversight bodies, including the Auditor General, Office of the Comptroller, and the Department of Finance and Treasury Board.

You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a team. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

• University degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a recognized professional accounting designation with:
• eight (8) years progressive senior financial management experience and
• two (2) years with human resources and financial management responsibilities;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Relationship Building;
• Results Orientation;
• Organizational Awareness;
• Coaching and Team Development;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgement;
• Professional Accounting Standards, Requirements and Procedures;
• Organizational Finance Policies Compliance and Maintenance;
• Financial Accounting and Management Accounting;
• Financial Planning (e.g. forecasting and budgeting);
• Data Analysis;
• Strategic Leadership and Execution;
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement;

Preference may be…