Director of Financial Advisory Services

About Us At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget, forecast updates, and financial advice to departments, crown corporations and other public service entities. About Our Opportunity The Director of Financial Advisory Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical leadership in the development of fiscal management strategy to assist the province in meeting its transportation, infrastructure, and shared services objectives. As the Director of Financial Services, you will provide guidance and direction to a team supporting the Department of Public Works. You will be responsible for budgeting; forecasting; operational accounting; year-end audit requirements; accountability reporting; managing operational budget submissions; overseeing that third party cost sharing arrangements are properly reflected in budgets, forecasted and accounted for; providing leadership and support in the development of departmental policies and programs; overseeing the provision of briefing material; ensuring expenditures are accounted for in adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the Public Sector and government policies; and providing advice, recommendations and assistance to senior management, field offices, client departments, agencies and crowns. About You This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a university degree in business, commerce, or public administration and a professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA). Several years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in a large organization, is also required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. As the successful candidate, you will posses a broad base of experience in budget development, forecasting, and financial accounting reporting. Demonstrated ability in leading and engaging a team is a must. This position requires an aptitude to deal with complex issues, strong analytical skills, tact and diplomacy, capacity for decisive action, and the ability to influence. You are a seasoned leader and excellent communicator with several years of experience engaging a variety of stakeholders. While not required, it is considered an asset if you have knowledge and experience in government financial policies and procedures. LEADS The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please follow LEADS ( for more information. We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Equivalency Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Benefits Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees. What We Offer Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies Countless career paths Department specific flexible working schedules Pay Grade: EC 13 Salary Range:  $4,;- $5,;Bi-Weekly