Senior Financial Auditor (Program Admin Officer 4)

at  Province of Nova Scotia

Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 11-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care is committed to ensuring the inclusion, well-being, and independence of seniors in Nova Scotia by facilitating the development of policies on aging and programs for seniors (clients of all ages who require supports) across government and through the provision and coordination of strategic planning, support, services, programs and information. This is achieved through leadership and collaboration with partners. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the financial administration, management and/or coordination of programs delivered by SLTC. Develops, examines, analyses, and makes financial policy recommendations for the Director, Home and Community Care related to capital and operating funds.
• Develops and reviews correspondence, spreadsheets, analyses, costs, and other presentation materials prepared for the Director, Home & Community Care, and senior management of SLTC with respect to home and community programs.
• Conducts financial audits of funded home care providers, and funded community programs where required.
• Develops policies and procedures with respect to financial accountability measures and accounting policies in consultation with department staff, external agencies, and home care agency boards and administrators.
• Designs and assists in the implementation of systems and procedures to organize and coordinate the collection of financial and statistical information. This information will be used in producing analytical reports and funding formulas for both existing program areas and new initiatives that will facilitate decision making for both the department and external agencies.
• Monitors forecast to budget and making recommendations within the accountability framework when forecast variances occur. Works directly with the Director, Home and Community Care, and may also provide support or analysis for Finance and departmental staff, as required.
• Provides interpretation of the guidelines and advice to external auditors, home care administrators, and departmental staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree + 6 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to identify and address financial health indicators for home care agencies.
• Ability to work directly with home care agencies to access and provide feedback on financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as financial software.
• Ability to develop, examine, and analyze financial data, costs, and policies.
• Financial forecasting skills to assess short and long-term fiscal impacts.
• Experience in costing various program and initiatives.
• Ability to provide interpretations of guidelines and advice to external auditors, administrators, and departmental staff.
• Time-management and organization abilities to manage accounts receivable and payable, review reimbursements, and prepare budgets.
• Attention to detail in maintaining records, addressing account discrepancies, and managing financial metrics.

• Responsible for the financial administration, management and/or coordination of programs delivered by SLTC. Develops, examines, analyses, and makes financial policy recommendations for the Director, Home and Community Care related to capital and operating funds.
• Develops and reviews correspondence, spreadsheets, analyses, costs, and other presentation materials prepared for the Director, Home & Community Care, and senior management of SLTC with respect to home and community programs.
• Conducts financial audits of funded home care providers, and funded community programs where required.
• Develops policies and procedures with respect to financial accountability measures and accounting policies in consultation with department staff, external agencies, and home care agency boards and administrators.
• Designs and assists in the implementation of systems and procedures to organize and coordinate the collection of financial and statistical information. This information will be used in producing analytical reports and funding formulas for both existing program areas and new initiatives that will facilitate decision making for both the department and external agencies.
• Monitors forecast to budget and making recommendations within the accountability framework when forecast variances occur. Works directly with the Director, Home and Community Care, and may also provide support or analysis for Finance and departmental staff, as required.
• Provides interpretation of the guidelines and advice to external auditors, home care administrators, and departmental staff