Manager, Investment and Debt Accounting

Role Responsibilities

Step into a leadership role at the core of Alberta’s financial operations overseeing the reporting and accounting of more than $40 billion in investments and $100 billion in debt. As Manager, Investment and Debt Accounting Reporting, you’ll drive excellence in financial consolidation, transparency, and compliance across multiple public-sector portfolios.

Reporting to the Director of the Investment and Debt Accounting Group (IDAG) within Treasury Board and Finance, you will lead a team of professional accountants responsible for preparing high-quality, timely financial statements and disclosures for government debt, loan portfolios, investment and endowment funds, public service pension plans, and commercial enterprises. You will champion the implementation and maintenance of the Debt Derivatives Management System (DDMS/Quantum), ensure the integrity of accounting policies, and partner closely with the Office of the Auditor General to facilitate seamless audit cycles.

In this pivotal position, you will:
 

• Oversee Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation and review of working papers, reconciliations, and complex disclosures for debt (including foreign-currency and on-lending programs), endowment and investment funds, and pension-related schedules.
• Implement Systems and Processes: Lead the chart of accounts and rule configuration in DDMS/Quantum; streamline and document reporting workflows to minimize risk and enhance efficiency.
• Provide Accounting Policy Expertise: Interpret GAAP, PSAB, IFRS, and government-specific accounting frameworks; draft policy briefs and position papers on complex financial transactions and instrument treatments.
• Liaise with Auditors and Stakeholders: Coordinate with the OAG throughout audit engagements; collaborate with Treasury and Risk Management, AIMCo, the Office of the Controller, and internal systems teams to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Lead and Develop Your Team: Supervise, coach, and mentor senior accountants; allocate resources, set performance objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll enjoy:
 

• Strategic Influence: Shape accounting practices for some of Alberta’s largest public portfolios and guide policy on emerging standards.
• Systems Leadership: Champion the adoption and optimization of DDMS/Quantum and 1GX/SAP integrations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong networks across ministries, investment managers, auditors, and executive leadership.
• Professional Growth: Deepen your expertise in debt instruments, derivatives, investment accounting, and public-sector reporting while leading high-impact projects

This is your opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment, contribute to public accountability, and influence how Alberta manages and reports on its most significant financial assets and obligations.

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.

Build Collaborative Environments
Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to each desired results.

Develop Self and Others
Supports the development of others by providing specific, constructive, timely and regular feedback. Gives individualized suggestions for improvement. Contributes to team learning by initiating and contributing to group reflection and discussions. Uses this information to plan future activities and projects.

Agility
The ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results
Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Networks
Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking
Understanding that the work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

Creative Problem Solving
The ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; a professional accounting designation (CPA–CA, CPA–CMA, or CPA–CGA); plus a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in complex financial reporting and accounting; demonstrated expertise in public-sector accounting frameworks (PSAB, IFRS, pension standards); proven experience with large investment and debt portfolios, including derivatives and foreign-currency transactions; and working knowledge of ERP and financial systems.

Assets
 

• In-depth understanding of Treasury Board Directives, Financial Administration Act, and related legislation
• Experience liaising with the Office of the Auditor General and external auditors
• Strong project management skills, particularly in system implementations and process re-engineering
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of consensus-building
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) and financial reporting tools
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude in supervising and developing high-performing teams

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

Notes

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

Location 

4th Floor, Terrace Building, 9515 – 107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2C3, 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.

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.
•    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.