Director, Reporting & Policy

Role Responsibilities

The Director provides leadership to a team of financial professionals and partners with senior stakeholders across government to support decision-making, drive transformation initiatives (including 1GX), and enhance financial accountability across the Ministry. Operating within a complex, high-accountability environment, this role requires sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The Director engages regularly with senior executives, central agencies, and external auditors on sensitive financial matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidate ministry financial statements and management reporting
• Provide expert advice on financial policy, controls, and reporting compliance
• Ensure alignment with Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) Directives and policy, and public sector accounting standard requirements.

Audit and Accountability

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and Corporate Internal Audit Services (CIAS)
• Coordinate audit activities, monitor findings, and ensure timely implementation of recommendations
• Provide updates to executive team on audit findings.

Financial Controls and Risk Management

• Oversee internal control frameworks and financial processes
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, completeness and reliability of financial systems and data.

Role Responsibilities (contd.)

Systems and Operations

• Provide oversight of financial systems, security access, and reporting tools (including 1GX)
• Champion system improvements and financial reporting enhancements
• Ensure effective financial operations in accordance with government legislation.

Change Leadership

• Lead ministry-wide transformation and modernization initiatives
• Identify priorities, assess impacts, and manage implementation
• Support government-wide finance strategies and service delivery improvement

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven work environment
• Support workforce planning, succession, and capacity building

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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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Develop Networks – Establishes and sustains strategic relationships with senior leaders, central agencies, and external partners. Leverages networks to influence outcomes, align priorities, and facilitate collaboration on complex financial and policy initiatives

Agility: Demonstrates leadership in dynamic, high-accountability environments by anticipating impacts of change, managing risks, and adjusting direction to meet evolving priorities. Supports teams and stakeholders through transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment, continuity, and sustained performance.

Drive for Results: Leads the achievement of complex, high-impact financial and operational outcomes in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Establishes clear direction, drives performance, and ensures timely delivery of initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities, while upholding quality, compliance, and fiscal integrity.

Build Collaborative Environments: Establishes and sustains strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Promotes open and transparent communication, builds trust, and leverages networks to align priorities, influence outcomes, and achieve shared strategic objectives across the organization and government.

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Creative Problem Solving: Leads the analysis of complex, high-impact issues by synthesizing diverse perspectives, financial data, and policy requirements. Develops and implements innovative, practical solutions that improve reporting, strengthen accountability, and support strategic decision-making across the ministry.

System Thinking- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how financial frameworks, policies, and operational decisions interact across the ministry and government. Synthesizes complex information, anticipates risks and implications, and ensures alignment with enterprise-wide priorities and long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field such as Accounting, Public administration, Public Policy or Finance supplemented by 7 years of related experience.

Required

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• 3-5 years of progressive senior financial management experience (public sector experience preferred

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

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Strong financial, business, and political acumen
• Extensive knowledge of financial management, consolidation reporting, and audit practices
• Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta legislation and policies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience with large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., 1GX)

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Notes

This competition will be used to fill two positions: one within Technology and Innovation and one within Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Positions are located at Commerce Place Building, 10155-102 Street, Edmonton, AB.

Applicants must submit a well-written cover letter and resume as part of their application. Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate which of the two available positions you are applying for. Please note that one position requires demonstrated experience with consolidation reporting.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.