About this role
Director of Corporate Finance and AdministrationDepartment of Environment and Local Government Pay Band 8Open Competition1 year - Contract / SecondmentFrederictonInterested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB! Who we areThe work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home. The Corporate Services and Strategic Investments Division supports the department by providing financial, human resources, strategic planning, project support, climate funding and strategy 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.For more information, please go to our website: Department of Environment and Local Government - gnb.ca.What you will do? Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Services and Strategic Investments, 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.Who you areYou 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:Essential qualificationsUniversity degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a recognized professional accounting designation with:eight (8) years progressive senior financial management experience andtwo (2) years with human resources and financial management responsibilities; ANDStrong 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.Financial competencies:Professional Accounting Stan