Department: Finance and Treasury Board
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 12-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.
We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.
The Bank Reconciliation Supervisor is responsible for the management of the overall operations of the Bank Reconciliation team. The position provides leadership and guidance while ensuring the accurate and timely accounting and reporting for all financial transactions processed through the major chartered banks.
The Capital Markets Administration and Compliance Division (CMAC) within the Department of Finance and Treasury Board is responsible for government’s bank account reconciliations, market debt and investment accounting, debt servicing, trade settlement, fund administration, compliance activities, and related risk management functions. CMAC’s core responsibilities include the accounting, reporting, and administration of market debt, investments, trust funds, special purpose funds, and unclaimed estates and trusts; financial modelling and analysis; trade settlement and bank reconciliation activities; custody of the government’s market debt and investments, including monitoring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and contractual obligations; forecasting and budgeting debt servicing costs and interest revenue; administration of systems, controls, and processes that support accurate financial management, effective internal oversight, and prudent risk management; and management of the Payment Card Industry Compliance corporate program. CMAC also provides professional advice, recommendations, and coordination to support debt management policies, guidelines, corporate compliance programs, and operational practices.
Reporting to the Director, CMAC, this position leads the daily bank reconciliation function for provincial bank accounts, ensuring the accurate processing, analysis, and reporting of banking transactions for government. The role is responsible for reconciliations, posting rules, journal entries, stop payments, cheque replacements, and resolving issues related to banking systems and financial data.
The position provides specialized accounting and systems expertise, leadership, and administrative support; responds to enquiries from departments and financial institutions; and supports banking-related investigations and transaction reviews. It is also responsible for developing and maintaining team procedures and reports, driving process improvements, and supporting the implementation of new banking technologies and system enhancements.
In addition, the role supervises the Bank Reconciliation Team and coordinates audit requirements by preparing reports and responding to audit requests related to provincial banking activities. The Supervisor also builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external business partners.
The successful candidate will have three (3) years of post-secondary professional accounting training and five (5) years of related experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A post-secondary degree in accounting or finance (BBA/BComm) would be considered an asset.
As the ideal candidate, you bring experience in banking services, financial accounting and reporting, reconciliations, and audits. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while also leading a team. Supervisory experience would be considered an asset.
You possess strong planning, organizational, and administrative skills, along with the initiative to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments. A high level of attention to detail is essential, as is a working knowledge of SAP. You also demonstrate sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information accurately and make effective day-to-day decisions. Knowledge of the banking industry and web-based banking platforms would be considered an asset.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential. Intermediate Excel skills are required. Experience developing and maintaining procedures, reports, and documentation to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement would be considered essential.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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.
- 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
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: TE 22
Salary Range: $2,403.04 - $2,826.01 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
