XM3 Senior Manager 3 Term/full-time Department of Finance Office of the Provincial Comptroller, Treasury Board Secretariat Advertisement Number: 45662 The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment

Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. The Office of the Provincial Comptroller (OPC) in Treasury Board Secretariat establishes and oversees corporate Comptrollership and the financial and management policies, practices, and processes for government.

The Provincial

Comptroller is the summary government's senior Executive Financial Officer, and their responsibilities and powers are specified in statutes 13(2), 13(3), and 13(4) of The Financial Administration Act.

The Provincial

Comptroller has also been designated under statutes 13.1(1) and 13.1(2) as the employee responsible for maintaining an internal audit system for the government reporting entity. The Office of the Provincial Comptroller is responsible for summary government-wide financial management policy development and communication through the Financial Administration Manual, and for coordinating the annual Main Estimates Supplement and departmental Annual Report processes. The office is responsible for reviewing, assessing and implementing new or revised accounting policies emerging from governing accounting bodies such as the Chartered Qualified Accountants of Canada.

The office also promotes corporate Comptrollership Excellence. Evaluates accounting and financial management systems throughout government and maintains an internal audit system within government. As a member of the department’s management team,



the Executive Director of Public Accounts is responsible to lead and manage the Public Accounts Branch, provide accounting implications, advice and support to the Provincial Comptroller, Secretary to Treasury Board, Treasury Board, Executive and Senior Financial Officers, and executive level financial officers of organizations within the Government Reporting Entity.

The Executive

Director is responsible for managing the preparation and issuance of the governments Public Accounts and the government’s interim and audited summary financial statements. The Branch is also responsible for assessing how government policy decisions may impact the summary financial results. The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province.

Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance. Attractive salaries Defined pension plan Life insurance coverage Long-Term Disability Plan Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision Annual health spending account for eligible employees Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals. When we look at Manitoba's Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba's diversity.

We come from differing educational,



cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants. By working for Manitoba's Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. Finance industry-related post-secondary education and/or a recognized financial industry-related designation such as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Senior level management experience in the field of financial statement preparation, consolidation accounting, comptrollership, or chief financial officer at a large public or private organization. Extensive accounting experience, preferably in a public sector environment.

Expert knowledge and ability to interpret and apply accounting standards, using at least one of IFRS, PSAS, or ASNPO. Ability to apply project management framework to achieve timely results. Strong understanding of the public sector, effective governance models, comptrollership and risk management practices.

Strong understanding of implementation of an effective internal control framework in a large organization.

Financial management experience including: financial planning, budgeting, financial monitoring and public reporting.

Experience in strategic planning and determining and setting priorities based on organizational mandates and initiatives. Ability to analyse information and risks and make decisions on critical issues. Strong written communication skills including the ability to write accounting position papers and confidential material for senior leaders.

Strong verbal communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior leaders and officials, external stakeholders and members of the public. Auditing experience, preferably in a public sector environment. Possess and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.

Must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. #

📌 Executive Director, Public Accounts (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg