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Finance Manager

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Jun 17, 2024
Location
Fort Smith, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $95,784.00-114,426.00 per annum
Department
Aurora College

Description

Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Finance Manager position is based at the Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith and reports to the Comptroller. You will be responsible for coordinating, supporting, and executing the effective and efficient financial and accounting services for the Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith as well as an assigned division at Aurora College. 

You will work with other accounting staff to ensure that accounts payable, receivable, and collection functions, purchasing, third party projects, service contract management, supply management, and financial procedures are executed accurately and consistently. You will also implement new procedures and must be able to interpret legislation, regulations, directives, and Aurora College policies. Working with the Comptroller, you will oversee financial administration, policy/internal control, accounting, contract administration, budgeting, and reporting/information decisions for the Aurora Campus and an assigned division at Aurora College. 

The Finance Manager works within the context of the College's vision and principles, in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, the Financial Administration Manual, the Public Service Act, Aurora College Act, the Human Resources Manual and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) implemented by the Public Service Accounting Board. 

Typically, qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of the CPA PREP program, a university degree in Accounting or Finance, three (3) years of financial/accounting work experience, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25301       

Closing Date: July 1, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.12 per hour to $58.68 per hour (approximately $95,784 - $114,426.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $6,903.

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