Manager, Financial Operations and Compliance
Posting Date: Aug 27, 2025
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Financial Operations and Compliance
Job Requisition ID: 74630
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried - 12 months, with possibility of extension to 18 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 10, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,49332 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/year)
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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
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.
Role Responsibilities
Are you a financial guru with a passion for compliance? Step into the role of Manager in Alberta's Government Financial Services Division and make a difference today!
As the Manager, Financial Operations and Compliance you will Report to the Director, Financial Reporting and Operations. The Manager leads the function of the Financial Policy and Compliance team, and works within the framework of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures and exercises extensive professional judgment to determine how objectives are accomplished.
Roles and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- You will continuously develop, implement, evaluate and enhance financial policies and processes for Departmental financial operations to ensure strong internal controls and protect financial interest of the Department.
- You will consult and advise about our services to line areas in relation to financial policy and financial operations to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, frameworks and business plan goals.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit including issue resolution relating to Financial Operations and Compliance.
- As an Accounting Officer, ensure duties are performed in accordance with legislation and policy including reviewing transactions and services we provide ensuring to communicate and share with other AOs within the GoA.
- You will work collaboratively with other department staff performing financial functions to deliver quality financial services. Including managing, attending and participating within branch projects.
- Build and develop a strong and inclusive team fulfilling financial accounting and financial operations responsibilities.
- You will support the Director, Executive Director and Assistant Deputy Minister to achieve the objectives of the Financial Operations unit and Financial Services branch.
For a copy of the full job description of this position, please visit this link.
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.
System Thinking – You will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.
Agility – You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.
Creative Problem Solving – You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Build Collaborative Environments – You will liaise between stakeholders, client ministries and contracted services ensuring business goals and client requirements are fulfilled
Develop Self and Others – You will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
Drive for Results – you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
Qualifications
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.
Assets:
- Professional accounting designation - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is an asset.
- Current GoA employee with knowledge of Government of Alberta's applicable legislation (e.g., Financial Administration Act, Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Government Organization Act).
- Supervisory experience is an asset.
Equivalencies may be considered.
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
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.
What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- 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
- 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 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.