Manager, Financial Reporting

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.

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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.

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 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.
• In-depth Government-wide financial reporting requirements.
• Project management.
• Conflict management.

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
• Leadership and mentorship programs