Lead - Financial Operations

This posting is for one (1) full time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly:

Who we are

As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

About the branch

The Wildland Fire Management (WFM) branch contributes to the protection of people, property and the development of sustainable, fire resilient Yukon communities and infrastructure. WFM directly maintains and oversees the safe training and operational practices, and values natural ecological processes to ensure operational efficiency within the territory.

About the job

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Lead, Financial Operations provides leadership and strategic direction for the financial operations of Wildland Fire Management. This position leads financial planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting and analysis, and provides senior-level financial advice to branch management.

The Lead, Financial Operations oversees financial processes and controls, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and supports the development and monitoring of O&M and capital budgets. The position also leads year-end activities, financial agreements, reconciliations, contracts and other complex financial processes.

As a supervisor, the position provides direction, coaching and support to financial staff while ensuring work priorities, service standards and legislative, policy and financial requirements are met.

Contact info

For more information about the role, please contact: Wendy Hafemeister, Director WFM at [email protected]

For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Cascia Krolczyk, HR consultant at [email protected]

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume demonstrating clearly how you meet the following qualifications and assets. Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field;
• Experience leading financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis;
• Experience interpreting and applying financial legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines, and providing financial advice and recommendations to management;
• Experience developing, implementing or improving financial processes, systems and internal controls, including managing complex financial transactions, reconciliations, contracts or financial agreements; and
• Experience supervising, coaching or providing direction to staff, and using financial management systems to analyze data, identify trends and resolve discrepancies.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on

• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it clearly to management;
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting and financial controls;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to lead, coach and support a team;
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems; and
• Ability to provide effective financial services and advice during emergency events.

Additional Information

• Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license.
• Job Requirements:

Willingness to travel to locations within the Yukon is a requirement of this position.