Senior Financial Auditor (Program Admin Officer 4)

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.
 

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Home and Community Care, the Senior Financial Auditor is responsible for providing advice and assistance on all financial matters relating to all Home and Community program areas (for example, home support services and direct funding programs) and any external agencies funded by the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (SLTC). The Home and Community Care budget is more than $380 million, funding programs that support more than 40,000 Nova Scotians to remain at home as long as possible. The Senior Financial Auditor is the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters regarding financial accountability, audit and compliance between Home and Community Care and externally funded agencies. They will work closely with TPB Financial Services staff supporting Continuing Care and with the Manager, Financial Services. They will also work with home care advisors and home care program auditors to complete fulsome audits of funded home care agencies and funded programs as required.
 

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.
   

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
 

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
 

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion
   

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 2026.  The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
 

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules