Manager Financial Reporting

Job Information
Job Title: Manager Financial Reporting 
Job Requisition ID: 76211
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: October
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary:$3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,257 annually)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting, and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support. There are three top leadership priorities that support this One Finance approach: proactively supporting our talent across the finance community; providing collaborative and responsive services to our business partners; and actively engaging in continuous improvement of the way we support each other and do business within our teams and across the entire finance community. To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans, we encourage you to visit our Finance Career Hub for more information.

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems. For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit:

This position is very crucial for the comprehensive financial management of ministry's financial reporting and provides advice, analysis, consultation and training to the program areas to ensure compliance with financial requirements, manages the preparation of Ministry financial information and templates in accordance with Public Sector Accounting standards and Treasury Board and Finance's guidelines and is accountable for the audit requests by the Office of Auditor General on an ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and Operations, the Manager leads the operations of the Financial Reporting team, and may act for the Director, as needed, with full delegated authority. The Manager provides or oversees the provision of training, consultation and advice to line areas to assist them in carrying out their financial responsibilities in pursuit of their business plan objectives. Financial advice and recommendations are provided to senior management to respond to queries and ad hoc report requests, and to all Ministry program areas to resolve nebulous or complex issues. The incumbent ensures that Ministry's interests are represented on cross-government initiatives by representing the department on various working committees.

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop and maintain Ministry-wide accounting policies and financial operation business processes to facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of Ministry business.
• Monitor changes to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensure they are implemented in the financial statements.
• Oversee analysis of   financial processes and make recommendations to line areas for areas of   improvement.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to all levels of line management throughout the   Ministry, assisting them to resolve complex management issues and ensuring that they comply with
• Treasury Board and internal financial policies.
• Oversee the completion of daily, monthly and quarterly account and sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual ministry financial information and reports.
• Liaise and provide financial information for the Office of Auditor General audits.
• Ensure that the duties of Accounting Officer are effectively discharged in accordance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA).
• Present draft financial information to senior and executive ministry leaders for approval for  inclusion in the Ministry Annual Report, and submission to the Office of the Auditor General.

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: 

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.

System 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.

Required:

• A University graduation in Business with a focus in Accounting or Finance 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 - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Assets:

• Experience in dealing with audit, financial statement preparation, internal control and risk management issues.
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience and knowledge of the requirements of the Government of Alberta's applicable legislation (e.g., Financial Administration Act, Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act, Government Accountability Act).
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of government specific accounting policies and procedures, including the government's financial policies, systems and controls relating to financial management (i.e., Treasury Board Directives, Financial Management Manual).
• Deep understanding of the use of 1GX reporting tools to create financial statements.

Equivalencies may be considered.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

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, 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.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – working-for-alberta-public-
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – 
• Professional learning and development – 
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• 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  online. Please visit 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 ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact