Manager, Financial Services

Important messages

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ACOA prioritizes an inclusive, equitable and safe work environment. This means that ACOA highlights equity and inclusion in all steps of the selection process. Our aim is to have a workplace that welcomes visible and invisible forms of diversity.

Duties

Responsibilities will include:

Financial accounting, financial management and internal control for a region of ACOA; providing advice and guidance to the regional vice president, management committee and staff of the region, OGDs, Provincial Government, stakeholders and clients.

Directs, manages and coordinates the processing, verification and reporting of grants and contributions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier and employee accounts; exercises control of account balances, cash, commitments and expenditures, contribution repayments, and report contents, and directs the monthly reconciliation of General Ledger to Central Accounts including investigation and corrective action.

Directs, manages and coordinates the financial planning process for the region; including responsibility for allocation, forecasting and reporting.

Work environment

Over the past decade, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government. At ACOA, we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our regions. We work together to help businesses become more competitive,
innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

We are a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:
• Do big things in a small organization.
• Take pride in the results of our work.
• Promote work-life balance.
• Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

That is who we are. If that’s who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you.

Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us!

To give you a better idea of who we are, watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8ICy6ZrvE

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff an indeterminate position located in Fredericton.

A pool of qualified candidates will also be established for future staffing needs in Fredericton and Moncton. Only candidates willing to be working from Fredericton or Moncton will be considered.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group; or *eligibility to a recognized professional accounting designation.

The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

*Eligibility: means the Candidate has completed all course requirements and the work experience required by the professional accounting association.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

1) Experience in providing strategic advice, analysis, briefings, presentation, reports and recommendations to **senior management on complex financial management issues
2) Experience in interpreting and applying policies, guidelines or procedures.
3) Experience in extracting, compiling and analyzing financial information.
4) Significant* experience working in at least two (2) of the following finance areas:
a) financial planning;
b) external reporting;
c) resource management;
d) financial advisory services;
e) accounting operations;
f) financial systems;
g) financial policy;
h) internal controls;
i) corporate accounting.

*Significant experience for each area is defined as having performed the related activities with a complexity and depth as well as a demonstrated level of responsibility and autonomy over a period of at least two (2) years. In your response and CV, you must include the job and the experience that was gained, as well as the period (dates) and calculate the duration (in months).

**Senior management is defined as Director or above

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1) Adaptability
2) Collaboration
3) Communication
4) Results Driven
5) Strategic Lens

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION (ASSET)

Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)

1) Experience in managing financial and human resources
2) Experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. Please note if for grant or contribution programs.
3) Experience in preparing Trial Balances and/or Financial Statements
4) Experience in advanced Excel functionalities including queries and pivot tables
5) Experience using and working with Microsoft Power BI
6) Experience in the delivery of grants and contribution programs

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Willing and able to travel as required.
Willing and able to work flexible hours as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This will be verified later during the process.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application online via the jobs.gc.ca site, as you must complete the SCREENING QUESTIONS in which you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process. Should the organizational need of belonging to one of the four employment equity groups (women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples) be applied, only candidates identifying themselves as members will be considered.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.