Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 85327
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 13, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting and Accountability (FRA), the Manager of Financial Reporting and Accountability leads a team of professionals consisting of six team members including the Manager. The Manager is accountable for the quarterly submissions to Treasury Board and overseeing the preparation and development of the Ministry, Department and Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) financial statements/information. These statements/financial information are presented to senior executives and are published in the annual report. The Manager assists in the coordination of the material for the annual report submission.
The Manager also oversees the day to day operations of the Alberta School Foundation Fund which includes a full billing cycle, collection and reporting of 331 municipalities and 18 opted out school jurisdictions. This position is the lead contact for the Auditor General and collaborates with other senior managers in resolving complex financial issues. This position is a lead in preparing briefing materials and briefing executives in preparation for Public Accounts. The position is required by the Department of Education to fulfill its accountability responsibilities under the Financial Administration Act and the Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act.
Responsibilities include:
- Present yearly and quarterly financial statements to the executive staff including the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister.
- Provide direction, coordination and analysis to support the development and implementation of branch/department/government policies and strategies.
- Supervise the preparation of the yearly annual report submission, the Ministry, Department and Alberta School Foundation Fund financial statements/information and annual audit.
- Review and approve the monthly 1GX to AIMS (Alberta School Foundation Fund Information Management System) account reconciliations and bank reconciliations for the Alberta School Foundation Fund.
- Provide direction and assistance when needed on how layouts and financial statements are to be updated and presented.
- Work with School Boards and Municipalities directly to resolve issues and to introduce them to new system implementations, processes, changes, etc.
- Brief presentations and financial information for senior and executive managers, external stakeholders, Treasury Board, etc. are prepared in a comprehensive and timely manner.
- Review submissions and follow up with feedback, questions or clarification for staff throughout the department.
Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, is required supplemented by four years related experience.
- A professional accounting designation (CPA or legacy designations CA, CMA, CGA) is required.
Equivalency:
- Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Assets:
- Advanced financial accounting and reporting theories, techniques and processes.
- Financial reporting practices of school jurisdictions, private schools and private ECS operators.
- Public-Sector Accounting Standards, Not-for-Profit Accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Relevant legislation, regulations, and manuals (e.g. Financial Administration Act; Government Accounting and Organization Acts; Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act; the Education Act; Private Schools Regulation; Early Childhood Services Regulation; Funding Manual for School Authorities; Ministerial Grants Regulation).
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).
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per 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 –
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
- Professional learning and development –
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
