Manager, Fiscal Planning & Reporting

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 64124
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: EDMONTON
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 12, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 to $113,859) annually

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related discipline plus a minimum of 4 years extensive experience in accurately aggregating and reconciling complex financial forecasts and data. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) is an asset.

Assets include:

• In-depth understanding of accounting standards and financial presentation.
• Proficiency in government budget development, operations, and decision-making processes, including familiarity with relevant legislation.
• Experience in fiscal policy development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Understanding of global and provincial economic trends and forecasting.
• Awareness of government priorities and adeptness in navigating the political environment.
• Skill in transparent, accurate, and strategic communication—both written and verbal—conveying complex fiscal issues and initiatives with political and broad-scope perspectives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about using your financial expertise to shape strategic government decisions? If you have strong analytical skills and a desire to influence Alberta’s fiscal planning and reporting, this exciting role as Manager, Fiscal Planning & Reporting offers the chance to lead high-impact projects that shape Alberta’s financial future. Join us in delivering key fiscal outlooks, developing fiscal plans, and providing strategic financial advice to senior government officials.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Manager, Fiscal Planning & Reporting, you will play a crucial role in compiling and analyzing complex financial data within Alberta’s fiscal framework. Reporting to the Director of Fiscal Planning & Reporting, you will assist with providing vital financial insights and strategic advice to senior officials, including the Deputy Minister, Minister and Treasury Board, as well as other government bodies., and. You will assist with leading the preparation of Alberta’s fiscal plan, manage the creation of fiscal updates, and ensure the accuracy of financial reports under tight deadlines. Your expertise will help guide decision-making, influence policy, and support the broader goals of Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this dynamic and challenging position, your key responsibilities will include:

• Public Fiscal Reporting: Conduct the timely and accurate preparation, review, and publication of Alberta’s fiscal reports (budget, quarterly updates, year-end reports). Ensure compliance with legislated deadlines.

• Consolidated Fiscal Planning: Assist in preparing call memos, consolidating ministry submissions, and reviewing financial data to support Alberta’s fiscal outlook and updates. Provide strategic recommendations on changes to fiscal policy, accounting

  standards, and fiscal frameworks.

• Financial Analysis and Strategic Advice: Provide expert advice on fiscal issues, conducting in-depth financial analysis to support senior officials. Prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for the Minister and Deputy Minister on fiscal matters.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Alberta’s Treasury Board, the Office of the Controller, and other ministries, to support the fiscal planning process and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to divisional analysts and ministry finance branch officials on complex financial reporting requirements and ensure consistent processes across ministries.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS:

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping Alberta’s fiscal strategy and delivering high-quality financial reports that directly influence decision-making at the highest levels of government. As the Manager of Fiscal Planning & Reporting, you will gain exposure to complex fiscal challenges, assist with developing innovative financial solutions, and work closely with senior officials on high-profile projects.s

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Systems Thinking – integrates in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible opportunities or recommendations; anticipates outcomes and impacts across interrelated areas and factor