Role Responsibilities The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities has a unique prospect for an experienced Financial Services Director.

Reporting to the Executive Director/Senior Financial Officer for the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities, this position is responsible for providing a full suite of financial services to the Ministry and assists the SFO in the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and practices that enable the business areas to achieve their objectives while adhering to legislative requirements and Treasury Board and Finance Directives.

The Director provides leadership to a team of professionals and assists in the preparation of financial reports required by the Executive Committee and the Provincial Controller, oversees the effectiveness of internal controls and compensating controls of the financial systems, and is the main conduit to related parties of the Ministry (e.g., Alberta Utilities Commission and the Balancing Pool).

Job Responsibilities: Minister briefing documents and responses to action requests are complete, accurate and timely meeting the needs of the Minister, DM, ADM, SFO, Executive Team and other Ministry officials.

Manage and assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end consolidation financial statements including all notes and schedules, including the development of electronic layouts and systems to produce financial statements quickly and efficiently.

Oversee the development of training and awareness activities for all expenditure officers, procurement cardholders,



management and staff in all matters relating to their responsibilities for expending budgeted funds.

Work closely with the Executive Director/SFO on the development of the Ministry''s overall audit strategies and responses to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), ensuring that system audits and financial audit questions are addressed by coordinating the activities of the Branch and the respective business areas.

Liaise with Corporate Internal Audit Services (CIAS) on government-wide and Ministry specific internal audits.

Responds to queries, provides necessary information and resolves all concerns raised.

Provide financial policy, analysis, advice and guidance to all levels of line management throughout the Ministry, assisting them to resolve complex management issues and ensuring that they comply with Treasury Board and Finance Directives and internal financial policies.

Develop financial policy papers for senior management review and guidance on all matters relating to financial processes and the delegation of financial authorities.

Provide financial policy, analysis, advice and guidance to all levels of line management throughout the Ministry, assisting them to resolve complex management issues and ensuring that they comply with Treasury Board and Finance Directives and internal financial policies.

Oversea the effective management of the Ministry''s financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash handling, electronic payments, banking activities, etc.

📌 Director, Financial Services (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton