Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Located in Inuvik, the Comptroller is part of the finance team and reports directly to the Territorial Director Financial Services, Reporting and Treasury, and indirectly to the Beaufort Delta Chief Operating Officer (COO). Located in Inuvik, The Comptroller supervises Financial Management Officer and Accounts Receivable Clerk positions for Beaufort Delta.
The Comptroller performs a pivotal role in the NTHSSA Comptrollership. The Comptroller works closely with Beaufort Delta management and staff, as well multiple financial staff both within the NTHSSA and the GNWT.
These roles are performed in the context of ensuring compliance with the Authorities Purpose, Guiding Principles and Values, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) specific legislation, the NT Public Services Act, Financial Administration Act (FAA), Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), GNWT related policies and manuals, and NWT Human Resources legislation the NWT Public Service Collective Agreements, and all other relevant government legislation, policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Knowledge in budgeting, accounting principles and practices, financial management, financial information systems, and audit practices.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and processes.
• Knowledge of cash flows and historical trend analysis.
• Knowledge of communication software and online mainframe and billing systems.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and accounting, and payroll systems.
• Critical and analytical thinking knowledge of Annual Budget and Financial Cycles.
• Skills to manage large data sets and making linkages among various sources of data.
• Skilled in operations and maintenance projections including contracts and inventory management.
• Problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills.
• Communications skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to identifying areas of cost savings and revenue generation without impacting patient care.
• Ability to work with people in a respectful manner.
• Ability to proactively address current or future problems that may not be evident to others.
• Ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of organizational structures and management relationships.
• Ability to design and develop financial procedures.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to understand applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA), and five (5) years of relevant experience including one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Equivalencies may include

A bachelor's degree in other field, including Social Sciences and a masters degree in business administration coupled with a recognized professional accounting designation and at least 7 years of current financial management experience as well as a minimum of 4 years supervisory experience within a complex organization.