Managers, Office of the Controller

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 23023

Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date:February 14, 2022

Classification: Management Manager Zone 2

About Us

Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton – The Office of the Controller is responsible for government accounting policies and financial reporting, financial management and control policies, risk management (financial and audit risk), and financial business process management. The division is a leader in sponsoring, supporting, and facilitating initiatives with outcomes focused on effectiveness, efficiency, best practice, and continual improvement by the government financial community.

For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at

Role

Experienced and Wise Accountants! Are you someone who enjoys diving into the details of interpreting policies and legislation? Are you that reporting go-to person, or the approachable professional who is comfortable with communicating concepts? We are looking for Accountants to help us support and provide advice on our accounting and reporting standards.

As a Manager within the Office of the Controller, your focus will be to provide advice to a variety of ministries across the Government of Alberta. While you will not directly supervise people, you will collaborate and support a variety of government departments and entities. You will interpret and/or develop policies related to accounting standards and conduct research on accounting issues. You will coordinate and liaise with the Office of the Auditor General and ministries on accounting and financial issues. You will also work with the Office of the Auditor General to resolve audit issues. These positions, which are distinct yet interdependent, act as a front-line contact on a variety of accounting and disclosure matters to provide interpretation, analysis, and recommendations. We have two different opportunities, learn more below!

Role (cont’d)

Manager, Financial Accounting & Standards:
Our team promotes government accountability through the development of accounting and financial policies. You will advise on corporate financial accounting policies and standards interpretation. You will draft briefing materials and position papers for stakeholders, including the Controller, Deputy Minister or Minister, and the Provincial Audit Committee. Your days will include providing support through attending ministry audit entrance and exit meetings, and providing accounting advice to various ministries on an ad hoc basis, including reviewing and advising on ministry position papers. You will work as part of a supportive team of Managers, who ensure adherence to Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). Your research skills will be put to work when reviewing legislation, directives, accounting policies and standards and doing cross-jurisdictional scans to determine the appropriate advice to give. You will also play an important role in providing support for the Corporate Consolidations and Reporting team in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including analyzing, interpreting, and reconciling the financial information. Our objective is to facilitate consistency in the application and interpretation of accounting policies across government.


Manager, Corporate Consolidations & Reporting:
Our Corporate Consolidations and Reporting branch lead the preparation of some of the government’s accountability documents including the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Report of Selected Payments to MLAs and the Blue Book. In this role, you will lead the delivery of corporate financial reporting and assist in the preparation of responses and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders such as the Controller, Deputy Minister or Minister, and the Provincial Audit Committee. You will provide direction for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports which are integral components of the government’s accountability documents. You will provide a leadership role, through strong technical support and administration (oversight and coordination) of the government’s financial system 1GX, for the application of corporate processes across the government’s budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems. In this role, you will also provide support to the Financial Accounting and Standards team in the development of government accounting policies to ensure the government is accountable within the recommendations of the Public Sector Accounting Board and is adhering to generally accepted accounting principles.

The ideal fit:
Success in these positions will require strong communication, as you will be collaborating frequently with both colleagues and stakeholders. You will need to use open dialogue to facilitate constructive conversations while providing support. Critical thinking, problem-solving and relationship-building skills are key. Research skills are also essential, as well as the ability to weigh all sides when interpreting information. Our teams can get busy, especially when the people we support are busy. Experience with decision-making, prioritization, and complex environments will be helpful. You will find the environment supportive and your ability to be flexible appreciated. We offer work-life balance and career growth – you will feel valued in these roles!

Qualifications

A University degree in Business, Commerce or other related field followed by a minimum of four (4) years of progressive related experience in Accounting and/or Finance is required.

An accounting designation (CPA or legacy designations CA, CMA, CGA) and proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) are also required.

In-depth knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards, and other accounting standards is preferred.

Assets include:

• Experience with interpretation, development, or application of accounting policies
• Experience working in a public sector
• Experience in a financial management/advisory role
• Experience with providing technical support and administration of a financial enterprise system
  

Equivalencies may be considered: Masters level training in Commerce or Business or other related areas, plus two years of related experience.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your related experience to help us better understand how well your qualifications relate to this role.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans, and the foundation for our talent management programs, including hiring decisions. 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:

In these roles, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioural competencies:

• Agility– You anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in an ever-changing environment.
• Drive for Results – You know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Self and Others – You are committed to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Build Collaborative Environments – You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Networks – You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking– You understand that work done in one part of Alberta Public Service (APS) impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS, and make decisions and recommendations accordingly.
• Creative Problem Solving– You assess options and implications in new ways to achieve desired outcomes and solutions.

Salary

$3,062.51 to $4,121.25 bi-weekly ($79,931-$107,564/year)

Notes

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

Currently, due to COVID work restrictions, many employees are working from home. Employees working from home must be working from an Alberta location. Once working from home restrictions are lifted, these positions will be located in 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. Final Candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicants.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

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.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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, via email.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at cindy.v.zaiffdeen@gov.ab.ca.

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