Director, Corporate Reporting and Transformation

Role Responsibilities

As a key leader within the Corporate Consolidation and Reporting team in the Office of the Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing critical projects that impact GoA financial reporting, operation and business processes.
 

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will guide GoA-wide initiatives, providing strategic advice on system enhancements, automation, and the integration of new reporting standards. Your role will be central to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data, while advising executive leadership on how to optimize processes in accordance with public sector accounting standards, government policies, and legislative requirements.
 

In this dynamic role, you will lead the delivery of finance system projects that impact financial consolidation, reporting and accountability reports across the GoA finance community. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from TBF divisions and ministry teams to external partners team—to develop strategic project objectives and implement robust project plans.
 

Your responsibilities include establishing internal control processes to ensure deliverables meet the timelines and high standards required by the GoA finance community, developing and updating process documentation, and devising effective communication and training strategies to support change management.
 

You will provide advice on maintaining and enhancing the 1GX system, ensuring it adheres to public sector accounting standards and GoA policies while seeking opportunities for improvement. This involves guiding your team in troubleshooting system issues, automating financial reporting processes, and developing new system reports and master data applications. You will play a hands-on role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting cycles and support the resolution of reporting issues that affect accountability and decision-making at the highest levels. Additionally, you will foster a collaborative environment by supporting professional development, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and building trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
 

This position offers a unique opportunity to have a broad impact by shaping the financial reporting and operational processes of the Government of Alberta. You will work on high-impact projects that not only streamline financial consolidation and reporting but also drive automation and process efficiency across the finance community. Enjoy the professional growth that comes with leading innovative, cross-ministry projects and collaborating with top-tier experts in government financial management. Your work will directly influence decision-making at the highest levels and contribute to the digital transformation of our public sector financial systems. In this role, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions help build a more transparent, efficient, and accountable government.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

If you haven’t included competency information in the “Role” section, you can include the critical competencies with examples of how they relate to the role being recruited to in this section; below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:
 

Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning:

• Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends.
• Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.
• Supports organization vision and goals through strategy.
• Addresses behaviors that challenge progress.
   

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:

• Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas.
• Brings the right people together to solve issues.
• Identifies new solutions for the organization.
   

Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes:

• Creates opportunities for improvement.
• Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities.
• Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions.
• Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work.
• Readily adapts plans and practices.
   

Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles:

• Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
• Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
• Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.
• Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
   

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes:

• Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
• Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
• Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others.
• Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.
   

Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative:

• Creates impactful relationships with the right people.
• Ensures needs of varying groups are represented.
• Goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs.
• Ensures all needs are heard and understood.
   

Develop Self and Others: Encourages development and integration of emerging methods:

• Shapes group learning for team development.
• Employs emerging methods towards goals.
• Creates a shared learning environment.
• Works with individuals to develop personal development plans.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting designation – Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• University graduation in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline complemented by at least six years of relevant experience; or equivalent as described below.
   

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
   
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SAP financial system.
   

The following are considered asset:
 

• Leadership experience in driving consensus among diverse working groups.
• Demonstrate exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exhibit proven project management capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess experience in policy development, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of master data usage within large-scale financial systems.
• Excel in leading teams, communicating complex information to a diverse audience, and building respectful, trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
   

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
 

Currently, the Government of Alberta offers a hybrid work schedule that employees can choose to work from home for two days per week. Employees working from home must be working from an Alberta location.
 

This position will be located in the Terrace Building in Edmonton.
 

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.
 

Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment prior to the interview. The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.
 

What we offer:
 

Pension plans: Management Employee Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca.
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives.
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 agreements.
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
 

Optional: Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
 

Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.