New Job Chief Financial Officer (Pb 8) In New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION

Chief Financial Officer
Fredericton, NB

OPEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(2 YEAR OPPORTUNITY - SECONDMENT or PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT)

We are seeking a passionate and visionary senior leader to join the recently renewed and restructured New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC), as its Chief Financial Officer in its Central Office in Fredericton.

The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through a housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will lead the branch's Financial Services team. Specific duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Operational planning, setting priorities and managing staff workloads; ensuing compliance with government financial and administrative policies;
• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of annual financial statements;
• Coordinating the annual financial statement audit;
• Ensuring quality assurance and compliance following Public Sector Accounting Standards;
• Managing the budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and year-end financial processes; liaison with key central agency stakeholders;
• providing strategic advice to senior managers and branch directors on various financial matters;
• Overseeing the preparation of the required reporting for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation under the bi-lateral funding agreement; and
• Ad hoc presentations to the Board of Directors.

Need to have (essential qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce;
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible senior financial management experience including a minimum of five (5) years in leading and managing staff; and
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is a requirement for this role.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following executive leadership competencies:

• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Commitment
• Organizational Awareness
• Strategic Thinking

The successful candidate will also possess the following technical competencies:

• Financial Management
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Presentation Skills
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications.

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 state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

Nice to haves (asset qualifications)
Preference may be given to candidates that possess:

• Experience in preparation of financial statements; and
• Experience in working with an appointed Board of Directors.

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: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel throughout the province may be required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $103,844 to $116,948 per annum (Pay Band 8 Management and Non-Union Pay Plan (Currently Under Review)

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume on-line or by mail at the following address by November 6, 2023 indicating competition number: R37-2023-24-89.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]

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

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

Important note: It is important to note that secondment approval rests with management and generally is based on operational requirements. A Secondment Agreement is put in place in accordance with the respective Collective Agreement or Management & Non-Union Policy. Candidates are required to demonstrate on their application receipt of Manager's support in order to be given further consideration.