Director of Finance
FI7 Financial Officer 7
Regular/full-time
Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
Finance and Accountability, Finance and Administration
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45032
Salary(s): FI7 $93,487.00 - $128,382.00 per year
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.
Introduction
Finance and Administration in the Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation provides corporate leadership and coordination in strategic planning, financial and information technology services to support the departments and related agencies in achieving their mandate. Consistent with the mandate of the department, the position exercises corporate comptrollership and financial reporting, ensuring that operational processes and practices result in the effective delivery and management oversight of programs, the prudent use of public funds, appropriate accountability for funded programs and entities, and the proper use of reserve funds.
To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application form and attach a resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM.
To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application form and attach a resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM.
Duties:
The Director of Finance is responsible for the complex financial framework of department, maintaining an active comptrollership function by providing leadership and direction in matters of financial control and reporting; financial systems planning, design and implementation; cost benefit analysis and evaluation on new and existing initiatives; implementation and maintenance of strong financial controls and assurance of sound business practices.
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
- Attractive salaries
- Defined pension plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
- Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
- Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
- Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
- Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
- Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development?
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- A professional CPA designation or a combination of education and experience in accounting and budgeting, financial management, analysis and comptrollership may be considered
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills for financial planning, forecasting, problem solving and assessing programs
- Experience in reviewing and preparing documents, including financial and authority-seeking materials, for senior leaders
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and methodologies and their impact on the public sector
- Experience interpreting, developing and implementing financial and administrative policies, procedures and directives
- Experience leading, overseeing, and supervising a team including all aspects of human resources management
- Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements, including an understanding and appreciation of the management dimensions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, experience making presentations to senior executive members and to outside agencies
- Ability to work independently with good judgement and decision-making skills
Desired:
- Knowledge of government financial requirements and processes encompassed in the General Manual of Administration, Financial Administration Manual, the Financial Act and other acts legislated in the province, and Treasury Board Guidelines that impact on the departments
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 45032
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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