Manager, Financial Reporting

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Financial Reporting
Job Requisition ID: 77732
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,806.80 to $5,122.39 bi-weekly ($99,357 - $133,694/year)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx .

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the Manager, Financial Reporting, Forestry & Parks leads a team of professional financial/accounting staff responsible for strategic support and advice to the Ministry to ensure financial practices are consistent the Financial Administration Act (FAA), the Government Accountability Act, and government financial and accounting policies. The position supports ministry financial accountability, planning and management decision-making through effective coordination of quarterly and annual results reporting, as well as a broad range of strategic financial services. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of the Department, and the Ministry financial statements, and for effective management and reporting of Department financial assets, including capital asset inventories and revenue.

The Manager, Financial Reporting, will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and systems and providing financial information required under legislation or the Ministry's senior management and the Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance. This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination with the Office of the Auditor General for the annual audit.

The Financial Services Division provides a shared service for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and the Ministry of Forestry and Parks.

Responsibilities include:

- Extensive coordination with Directors, Expenditure Officers and Financial Administrators in the Department to ensure the appropriate and accurate preparation of financial statements.

- Liaise with staff from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) during annual audits, providing clarification and/or documentation to support Department, and Ministry financial results and address concerns as necessary.

- Provide leadership and direction for the maintenance of an accurate capital asset inventory to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is obtained and financial statement presentation is correct.

- Ensure performance plans and career development goals are in place for all staff and encourage continuous improvement and professional development for all staff.

- Foster a positive working environment that supports communication, collaboration and high performance.

- Provide ongoing direction to Department Directors, Expenditure Officers and Financial Administrators to ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to all branch staff and ensure consistent understanding of job functions and expectations.

For a copy of the full job description for this position, please visit this link .

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Drive for Results –

The ability to adopt and communicate a corporate perspective, having strong awareness of the department's, and the GoA's priorities and objectives. Understands what results are critical, stays committed, negotiations major issues and rectifies problem situations, and remains accountable to achieving them.

Systems Thinking –

The ability to apply the knowledge of the business, programs, and processes to effectively linking operational activities to strategic priorities to support the government's vision and the department's goals. The Manager is forward looking, assess impacts, adapts business processes in a rapidly changing environment, and lays groundwork to enable future action.

Agility –

The ability to adapt and respond creatively in a fast changing environment, proactively shifts strategic focus and activities as appropriate.

Build Collaborative Environment –

The ability to ensure there are strong relationships and effective communication channels with all groups. The position requires a high level of skill in dealing with the competing needs for scarce resources that many groups will have, requiring an ability to negotiate and influence decisions in the context of the broader priorities of the division, department and the Government of Alberta (GoA).

Develop Self and Others –

The ability to lead by example, coaching and mentoring to create a positive work environment and develop future leaders. Ongoing professional development is critical for maintaining the capacity and capability of self, teams and business partners.

Qualifications

Required:
A University graduation in Commerce, Accounting or related subject supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA) supplemented with 4 or more years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience in a government setting.

Assets:

- In-depth knowledge Government legislation, policies and procedures.

- Leadership and supervision of staff.

- Strategic thinking and analysis.

- Relationship building and interpersonal skills.

A cover letter must accompany your application and how your experience aligns with the behavioral competencies of the role you are applying for. This cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they reside in.

Benefits

- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

- Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca .

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