Department of Environment and Local Government
Manager of Accounting Services
Pay Band 5
18 Month Contract/Secondment
Fredericton

Who we are
The 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 Community Funding Division provides departmental services including financial management, strategic planning, and performance excellence, as well as oversight of human resources management and information technology development and support. It provides oversight and administration services for the Canada Community Building Fund, and the provincial Environmental Trust Fund. The division provides technical support and engineering advice to communities in addressing their infrastructure concerns as they relate to the applicable funding programs.

The Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with local governments, regional service commissions and Rural Districts on governance related issues.

What you will do?
As Manager of Accounting within the Corporate Finance and Administration Branch and reporting to the Director, you will be responsible to provide management and oversight of various accounting functions, financial reporting, and provision of support to senior management on accounting related matters. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• provision of ongoing support in determining appropriate accounting treatment on various matters;
• ensuring financial reporting is completed within deadlines on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis;
• providing support in the preparation of Main Estimates and Public Accounts;
• provision of ad-hoc financial analysis.

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Office layout: cubicles
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. 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 qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related field and a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) or working towards it, with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience which must include three (3) years in an accounting, finance and/or budgeting function within a complex financial environment.

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

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Experienced use of Oracle and Excel;
• Supervisory Experience;
• Public sector experience;
• Quality / process improvement experience;
• Audit experience.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational Requirements
Occasional travel and/or working outside of regular business hours may be required.

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

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your resume.
  

Behavioural competencies

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Developing Others;
• Information Seeking;
• Organizational Commitment;
• Results Orientation;
• Team Leadership.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Written Communication
• Ability to use office technology, Software and Applications.

Wage
Pay Band 5: $2,499 to $3,490 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

The Department of Environment and Local Government Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, optional health and dental plans, Life Insurance, and participation in the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community;
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage applicants to apply on-line at: https://www.ere.gnb.ca or by email to [email protected] by March 3, 2025

Department of Environment and
Local GovernmentP.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.

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