Government of Alberta

Director, Assisted Living Financial Services

Government of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$130,991 - CA$166,340 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Coordinating the development, implementation, and financial analysis of ALA’s budget processes, including identifying fiscal implications for the ministry.
  • Direct analysis and prepare briefings on major ALA initiatives to support ministry financial management needs.
  • Lead financial analysis and consulting services to support ALA's decision-making activities.
  • Provide strategic financial analysis, respond to audit and senior leadership inquiries, and prepare executive level briefings on major issues.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff in the Corporate Finance Division, the Ministry, other ministries and ALA to deliver quality financial services including financial reporting and operations, procurement.
  • Oversee the review of ALA financial statements and reporting, ensuring accurate consolidation into ALSS results and full compliance with legislation and public sector accounting standards.
  • Maintain prudent business practices and strong internal controls, and design and implement policies and procedures to improve ministry accountability.
  • Ensure ALA financial processes align with and support key ministry accountability documents.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and standardized financial reporting processes, while monitoring legislative and accounting policy changes.
  • Prepare responses to Ministerial Action Requests and assist in developing other briefing materials related to ALA financial operations as required.
  • Oversee ad hoc projects related to financial management and planning.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Finance staff for the analysis of ALA budget and fiscal update submissions.

Requirements

  • University graduation in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, supplemented by at least six (6) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably in a public sector setting.
  • A professional accounting designation – Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
  • Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
  • Leadership experience in driving consensus among diverse working groups.
  • Demonstrated exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated project management capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in policy development.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of master data usage within large-scale financial systems.
  • Experience leading teams, communicating complex information to a diverse audience, and building respectful, trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisbudget managementfinancial reportingpublic sector accountingpolicy developmentproject managementdata analysisfiscal managementinternal controlsfinancial statement consolidation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationconsensus buildingorganizational skillstime managementwriting skills
Certifications
Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)