Ministry jobs in United States

The Team
The team at the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all British Columbians, regardless of their background or where they live. By focusing on equitable access to education, skills training, and financial support, the Ministry helps individuals reach their full potential and succeed in the workforce.

The Role
In this role, you'll provide senior-level budget and accounting services to the Ministry, ensuring effective financial management and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will guide the development of accounting policies, procedures, and systems, while advising on complex financial issues that impact post-secondary education and skills training in British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Canadian professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA); and 4 years related progressive senior level financial experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in expenditure and budget monitoring, forecasting, analysis and reporting for large-scale, multi-billion dollar budgets.
• Experience with high level analysis of financial transactions, reports and audited financial statements.
• Experience applying Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) principles, practices, methods and procedures in order to interpret financial results.
• Experience researching, analyzing and evaluating program requirements and delivery, and recommending changes.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience using computerized financial accounting systems.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until June 30, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO-Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES-Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES-You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.