Drive strategic impact at the Ontario Science Centre Bring your controllership, strategic financial management and business planning expertise to this high-impact role to support the ongoing business operations of the Ontario Science Centre through informed financial recommendations.
About the job
As the Chief Accountant, you will:
• lead financial management and business planning activities, including reporting and audit processes
• review and improve financial and administrative procedures to adapt to changing business needs, and improve control and accountability
• advise senior leadership on strategic financial matters during business planning process
• develop and maintain accountability frameworks, financial standards, and processes
To learn more about the role, team and ask any questions you may have, send an email to the hiring manager at christian.pineda@osc.on.ca.
What you bring to the team
Accounting and financial knowledge
You have extensive knowledge of:
• accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP), audit principles, and mechanisms to prepare budgets, financial analyses and financial statements
• modern controllership, internal controls, financial management, and enterprise risk management principles to assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• budget allocation and expenditure forecasting to produce financial reports, identify variances, and develop expenditure management strategies
• legislative authorities and other practices, including quality assurance, to ensure compliance in all financial transactions and to provide strategic advice
Communication and consultation skills
You have:
• communication and interpersonal skills to offer strategic advice and support effective financial and business practices
• persuasion and negotiation skills to build consensus and influence decisions on complex issues
• relationship-building skills to liaise and exchange information with financial institutions and other jurisdictions to support controllership best practices
• oral and written communication skills to present complex financial information and communicate requirements though reports, proposals and recommendations
Project management, leadership and organizational skills
You can:
• provide leadership, advice and technical guidance to project teams, including management, Finance staff and colleagues in other departments
• develop project plans, set priories, define goals, and establish project parameters, key milestones and deliverables
• lead the delivery of program initiatives to achieve project objectives and drive change
• lead project teams by assigning tasks, reviewing work and ensuring timely, high-quality results
• deal with priorities, tight deadlines and unexpected changes
Analytical, research and problem-solving skills
You have:
• analytical, research and problem-solving skills to investigate financial, controllership and performance issues
• investigative skills to identify impacts, evaluation options and recommend courses of action
• problem solving and research skills to develop creative solutions for improvements and alterative service delivery methods
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment