Director, Assisted Living Financial Services

Role Overview

• Coordinating the development, implementation, and financial analysis of ALA’s budget processes, including identifying fiscal implications for the ministry.
• Direct analysis and prepare briefings on major ALA initiatives to support ministry financial management needs.
• Lead financial analysis and consulting services to support ALA's decision-making activities.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, respond to audit and senior leadership inquiries, and prepare executive level briefings on major issues.
• Work collaboratively with other staff in the Corporate Finance Division, the Ministry, other ministries and ALA to deliver quality financial services including financial reporting and operations, procurement.
• Oversee the review of ALA financial statements and reporting, ensuring accurate consolidation into ALSS results and full compliance with legislation and public sector accounting standards.
• Maintain prudent business practices and strong internal controls, and design and implement policies and procedures to improve ministry accountability.
• Ensure ALA financial processes align with and support key ministry accountability documents.
• Maintain strong internal controls and standardized financial reporting processes, while monitoring legislative and accounting policy changes.
• Prepare responses to Ministerial Action Requests and assist in developing other briefing materials related to ALA financial operations as required.
• Oversee ad hoc projects related to financial management and planning.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Finance staff for the analysis of ALA budget and fiscal update submissions.

Requirements

• University graduation in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, supplemented by at least six (6) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably in a public sector setting.
• A professional accounting designation – Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
• Leadership experience in driving consensus among diverse working groups.
• Demonstrated exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in policy development.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of master data usage within large-scale financial systems.
• Experience leading teams, communicating complex information to a diverse audience, and building respectful, trust-based relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development opportunities