Team Lead

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Team Lead, as a Senior Financial Analyst, is required to supervise Financial Analysts and responsible for playing a lead role in the preparation of financial reporting for the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES). This analytical position has a significant impact on the quality of the Ministry’s financial information and the overall satisfaction of clients and stakeholders (auditors, senior officials, key contacts for Government of Alberta (GoA)).

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial information, working papers, notes, schedules, templates and quarterly fiscal updates for the Victims of Crime and Public Safety Fund (VOC) and PSES.
• Monitor the accuracy of financial information and compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures; investigate problems, provide financial advice and take corrective actions after consulting with program areas and/or the Office for the Controller (OOC).
• Ensure the annual audit is completed within Alberta Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) and the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta (OAG) deadlines and provide needed variance analysis.
• Collaborate with business partners and develop a working relationship with other government departments and agencies to discuss common interests and concerns.
• Lead the Ministry of PSES financial projects/initiatives in collaboration with Financial Reporting Analysts and other department staff; participate in cross-ministry efforts to upgrade or optimize system usage and coach staff on effective and efficient use of systems.
• Examine, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, making recommendations for improvements to enhance the reliability of financial information; prepare obligatory public disclosure for the Ministry.
• Perform monthly reviews of trial balance accounts, reconciliations, program area expenditures to proactively identify issues and investigate discrepancies that could impact the integrity of the Ministry’s financial results.
• Provide required supporting documents to Management, including quarter-end and year-end support materials.

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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.

Systems Thinking – Develop, maintain, streamline and lead effective and efficient procurement and grant processes across the Ministry. Must take a long-term view of how these processes can affect the Ministry and potential implications they may have on achieving Ministry goals, plans and objectives.

Agility – Work to continuously improve processes and use thorough working knowledge when in an unfamiliar or challenging situation. Must maintain flexibility in work and the ability to switch priorities and direction when receiving ad hoc requests at the guidance of others.

Creative Problem Solving – Entails the development of creative solutions towards the improvement or enhancement of procedures and processes. Must explore various options and look for most efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Drive for Results – Manage a various requests and applications that can be politically sensitive and require a high degree of diligence. Must work with required stakeholders as needed and use previous experience to drive results in a timely manner.
 

Develop Self and Others – Creates an environment of learning and sharing expertise. Demonstrates the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and team members through professional development, training and mentorship to promote career growth.

Develop Networks – Develops strong networks to adequately involve various supporting areas to achieve team goals. Must foster and strengthen working relationships with business areas and other areas of the government (e.g., Service Alberta) to ensure provision of training. Engages with all program areas regularly.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: (the minimum level of education necessary to adequately perform the duties).
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) with at least 3 years of additional related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

• University graduation in a related field plus 5 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Related diploma plus 7 years directly related experience.
• Related certificate plus 10 years directly related experience.

Assets:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent experience, with in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience in reporting, analysis, project management, complemented by strong organizational skills to enable effective conceptualization, analysis, discussion, planning, and being a strong team leader/player to carry through to complete assigned tasks, within a team-oriented work environment.
• An in-depth understanding of financial, accounting, and analytical skills as well as the ability to prepare clear and concise reports with a prominent level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working at a supervisory level.

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 should indicate 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.

Please note candidates who are successful in the first round of interviews will be asked to complete a written test before proceeding to a 2nd interview.

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
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.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