Who Are We?

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and cooperative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Calendar: This is a year-round position and is eligible to participate in the organization's Earned Days Off (EDO) program, providing additional scheduled time off from June to August in accordance with program guidelines.

Salary: $118,200 to $144,100 annually

FTE: 35 hours per week

What does this role look like?

Purpose Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Planning and Reporting, the purpose of this job is to oversee all aspects of external financial reporting including the annual consolidated financial statements, quarterly forecasting, the annual charity return and all financial reporting mandated by Alberta Education.

This job is responsible for planning, analyzing and accurately presenting information and reports required for the monitoring and reporting of actual and forecasted results as compared to budgeted amounts; ensuring that CBE financial statements and note disclosure comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards and legislative requirements; and identifying and applying new changes to accounting and reporting pronouncements to ensure that CBE is properly positioned to comply and that the impacts of such changes are known and communicated. This job is also responsible for the direct supervision of financial reporting staff as well as directing and coordinating the work of staff across the finance department.

Accountability

This job is accountable for:

- developing and monitoring the financial reporting task requirements in order to gather and review input from contributors across the Calgary Board of Education and ensure timelines are met.
- prepare financial reports and meet deadlines with respect to the annual, quarterly and monthly financial reporting cycles.
- ensuring accuracy of information prepared and used in all financial reporting work.
- ensuring that our accounting processes, chart of accounts and actions result in financial information that is in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and Alberta Education guidelines.
- the effective supervision of staff directly reporting to this position.




- maintaining a strict level of confidentiality relative to budget and reporting matters.

What will you do?

Major responsibilities

- Maintains a strong understanding of, and is able to interpret Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) with respect to financial reporting by school boards, to ensure compliance of the reporting of the Calgary Board of Education. Under the general direction of the Manager, the job:
- Leads the coordination of the all financial reporting processes/ audit including with the external auditors.
- Coordinates and oversees the preparation of the year end audit file.
- Is accountable for ensuring corporate financial statement presentation and notes comply with PSAS and relevant pronouncements.
- Is accountable for ensuring the AFS Statements and Notes filed with Alberta Education comply with guidelines and relevant regulations.
- Provides financial analyses to senior leaders, as requested.
- Makes recommendations for improvement to financial reporting processes for purposes of analysis, monitoring and control.
- Ensures the Calgary Board of Education's processes and chart of accounts are appropriate to enable compliance with reporting guidelines, the Board of Trustees Policies, and the specific directions of Superintendents' Team.
- Oversees and is responsible for the preparation and completion of all consolidated financial report packages requested by Alberta Education.
- Coordinates and prepares quarterly management reporting for presentation to the Board of Trustees including financial forecast and variance analysis, planned use and application of reserve funds, and project reports on an as needed basis.
- Together with the Lead, Corporate Budgets, maintains integrity of the data and operation of the Hyperion budget and financial reporting system which includes maintenance and custody of the Calgary Board of Education’s chart of accounts to meet internal and external financial reporting needs. May also represent the work unit on Calgary Board of Education cross-functional system development teams.
- Interprets and maintains total familiarity with Alberta Education guidelines and regulations, Public Sector Accounting Standards as well as CBE policies, procedures and practices in response to the assigned work. This includes working closely with ministry staff in regards to school board financial reporting.
- Act for the Manager during absences with regards to financial reporting related inquiries.
- Recruits, develops and monitors the goals and objectives of staff directly reporting to the role.




- Establishes standards of performance, directs staff training and monitors an overall employee program. Provides leadership to the team to foster staff morale. Carries out disciplinary actions as required up to and including termination.
- Recommend and/or implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the finance function or the integrated support to other service units and schools
- Prepares ad hoc reports for senior management as required.
- Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Education and Experience

- Completion of a university degree in a business-related discipline. A professional accounting designation is required.
- Minimum of 5 years progressively more responsible experience in a financial reporting role in a large sized organization. Public sector experience is considered an asset OR
- Minimum of 3 years audit experience in a mid to large size CPA firm environment plus 2 additional years of financial reporting experience in a large organization.
- Experience using Oracle Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management System.
- Experience in a multi-unionized environment considered a strong asset.
- Excellent proficiency working with large, complex financial management and human resource information systems and desktop tools such as databases and spreadsheets.
- An equivalent combination of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

- Supervisory experience preferred

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

- Ability to direct and effectively work with others who are not direct reports.
- Demonstrated high verbal and written communication skills is essential
- Evidence of strong relationship building and collaborative approaches
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Effective research and analytical skills with attention to details, the ability to plan, coordinate and manage conflicting priorities is essential for success in this position
- Personal suitability

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

What happens next?

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.

📌 Financial Reporting Supervisor (Hybrid) (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Board of Education
📍 Calgary