Assistant Director – Accounting & Federal Agreements

NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION

Assistant Director - Accounting & Federal Agreements

Pay Band 7

Fredericton, NB

Permanent Position

Open Competition

We are seeking a passionate and visionary senior leader to join the recently renewed and restructured New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC), as Assistant Director - Accounting & Federal Agreements in its Central Office in Fredericton.

Who we are.

The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through a housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will oversee financial processes and reporting for NBHC, such as compliance with the federal agreements and preparation of the annual corporate financial statements.

Specific duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the preparation of the required reporting for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under the funding agreements, including liaising with CMHC and external auditors;
• Overseeing the preparation of the annual corporate financial statements and subsequent audit conducted by the Auditor General's Office of New Brunswick
• Providing strategic advice to senior managers and branch directors on various financial matters;
• Overseeing preparation of briefing materials for senior management and elected officials;
• Analyzing large volumes of data and program detail to build business cases to support funding requests;
• Consultation on contracts/agreements with non-profit agencies, capital construction and others;
• Leading, directing, monitoring, and managing staff and ensuring that work is performed in accordance with accounting standards and reflect best practices.

Need to have (essential qualifications)

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration with a recognized professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation) and a minimum of five (5) years related work experience, of which three (3) years of relevant financial experience and one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration with a recognized professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation) and a minimum of eight (8) years related work experience, of which three (3) years of relevant financial experience and one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in staff management is required.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess the following leadership competencies.

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Commitment
• Organizational Awareness

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Financial Management
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Knowledge and experience with planning and conducting internal audits.
• Presentation Skills
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications.

Nice to haves (asset qualifications)
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications.

• Experience with Federal-Provincial agreements
• Knowledge of financial information systems controls and optimization.
• Strong attention to detail
• Decision Making experience.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Travel throughout the province may be required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $91,832-$111,124 per annum - Pay Band 7 Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume on-line or by mail at the following address by July 1st, 2025, indicating competition number: R37-2025-26-08.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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