Supervisor, Financial Services

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Social Services Finance and Corporate Services Division is seeking a collaborative and results-oriented leader to join the team as Supervisor, Financial Services. Reporting to the Manager, Housing Finance, this position provides leadership and oversight for key financial operations, accounting functions, financial reporting, treasury management, and regulatory compliance activities that support Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and its stakeholders. The successful candidate will use strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to guide a team, provide expert financial advice, drive continuous improvement in financial practices and controls, and support sound decision-making through accurate financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial stewardship and supporting the delivery of housing programs across Saskatchewan.

Typically, the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position are acquired through the successful completion of a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, supplemented with relevant work experience. A combination of education and progressive experience in Government financial management and experience with third-party funding would be considered an asset.

Reporting to the Manager, Housing Finance, the Supervisor will lead a team in:

• Overseeing the financial operations of SHC, day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger management, ensuring adherence to internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with accounting standards and policies within the Housing Finance and Housing Divisions. This includes oversight of payment approvals, journal entries, fund transfers, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of financial documentation to support the timely consolidation of SHC and Housing Authorities’ financial statements, ensuring all requirements for year-end audits and financial statement preparation are met efficiently.
• Manage the preparation and submission of all mandatory filings and audits for the Financial Services Unit.
• Direct and manage the completion of annual financial settlements with Housing Authorities, Municipalities, Non-Profits, Co-ops, and government agencies, ensuring accuracy and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Ensure effective treasury management by optimizing cash balances to maximize investment returns.
• Support development and implementation of robust accounting policies and procedures to standardize financial practices across the Financial Services area, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Provide strategic financial advisory and recommendations to senior management, program managers, and Housing Authorities on complex accounting issues.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in leading and supervising staff, including assigning work, managing workloads and priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience interpreting complex financial information and communicating it effectively to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, GAAP, with experience in accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying The Financial Administration Act, 1993 and the Financial Administration Manual (FAM) is considered an asset
• Experience with financial management systems, reporting processes, and accounting software, including JD Edwards (Oracle), CaseWare, and online banking platforms.
• Knowledge of federal-provincial funding agreements, financial agreements, and reporting requirements.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
• Managing Talent (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.