Manager, Internal Financial Reporting

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, this position is responsible for providing  leadership to a team of professional and technical staff responsible to perform financial reporting and operations for the Department including supervising and coordinating the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual Department and Ministry consolidated financial statements and monthly cash flow forecasts. In addition, this position supports security administration within 1GX system. The Financial Reporting branch supports the Deputy Minister, Executive Team and the Senior Financial Officer in discharging their accountability and governance responsibilities under the Financial Administration Act and Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act.

The Manager, Internal Financial Reporting, will be responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the preparation of year-end financial statements, including developing working papers and performing quality reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness. The incumbent will also be accountable for maintaining strong working relationships with Acute Care Alberta (ACA), Provincial Health Corporations (PHCs) operating within the Acute Care sector, other Provincial Health Agencies and Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the Ministry's financial reporting and accountability requirements are met through the preparation of the Ministry monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements, establishment of adequate and appropriate control mechanisms and systems, and review of annual financial reporting information for accuracy and completeness.
• Direct, plan, and coordinate completion of tasks and provide guidance and direction in the financial statement process.
• Review the Department's monthly cash flow report submitted to Treasury Board and Finance. This will involve engaging with program areas to determine their monthly funding requirements, analyzing information and compiling for submission.
• Ensure that proper reconciliation and maintenance of all accounts is performed in the general ledger for the Ministry.
• Interact with stakeholders including the Office of the Controller, ACA, ACA PHCs, and peers in other Departments on accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of processes pertaining to financial reporting within 1GX to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Liaise with the Office of the Auditor General on performance audits and coordinate with the respective program areas as required.
• Lead a team of professional and technical staff dedicated to provide financial information that is accurate, timely, meaningful and easy to understand.

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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.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• A University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by five years progressively responsible experience.
• Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA, or legacy designations CA, CMA, or CGA) is required.

Assets:

• Knowledge of accounting, financial management and reporting theories and concepts including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, GAAP and PSAB, as well as applicable GoA and Ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.
• Knowledge of government strategic and policy directions as they relate to the Ministry's mandate and initiatives.
• A strong working knowledge of the best practices developed for Government of Alberta  and used in various ministries so that applicative controls may be considered of use in the Ministry.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies, specifically the Financial Administration Act, Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Government Organization Act, Treasury Board Directives, etc.
• Knowledge of the political environment within which the Ministry operates and the decision-making processes of Government.

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