Manager, Financial Reporting and Advisory Services

Title: Manager, Financial Reporting and Advisory Services

Department: Nunavut Housing Corporation

Community: Iqaluit  

Requisition Number: 724

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $134, 619.00 to $152, 798.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance: $16, 328.00 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available

Union Status:Excluded

Closing date: Open Until Filled

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut.  NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030. 

 Reporting to the Corporate Comptroller, the Manager, Financial Reporting and Advisory Services, plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the NHCs financial statements and related reports. In this senior role, you will lead the preparation and coordination of the annual financial audit conducted by the Auditor General of Canada’s office (OAG) and oversee the implementation of recommendations arising from the audit. You will also oversee the financial reporting of 25 Local Housing Organizations across Nunavut, applying financial integrity and professional judgment to ensure all reporting is accurate, compliant, and aligned with sound financial management practices. This role goes safeguards public funds, strengthens relationships with auditors and funders, and helps ensure housing programs are delivered responsibly and sustainably, in alignment with Article 23 and the public service values of Nunavut.

Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will also include:

• Supervision of direct report(s) and providing training and coaching to departmental staff; 

• Managing the preparation of interim, special and specific financial reports for 3rd party funding; and

• Providing advisory services and managing special projects.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation CPA (CGA, CMA or CA). An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in leading and/or participating in the year-end financial reporting process, financial management information systems, liaising with external and internal auditors, specifically from the OAG including 1 year of progressive managerial experience.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Nunavut Housing Corporation

Adequate and affordable housing is crucial for strong communities. The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) works to create, coordinate and administer housing programs that help Nunavummiut access a range of housing options.

As a territorial corporation of the Government of Nunavut (GN), NHC provides opportunities for individuals and families to access housing that supports a healthy, secure, independent, and dignified lifestyle. We do this by working with Nunavut’s communities, local housing organizations partners, industry, and other stakeholders. We offer a range of housing-related programs that together support: new construction, maintenance and repairs, education and training, financing, policy development, public housing, and staff housing to GN employees.