Senior Corporate Consolidation Analyst — Government of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Full Time

If you are a CPA who likes the big picture — the whole province’s books, not just one company’s — this is a role worth a careful look. The Government of Alberta is hiring a Senior Corporate Consolidation Analyst in Edmonton, a permanent full-time position in Treasury Board & Finance, and it is open until filled, so there is no fixed closing date to race against.

This is the team that puts together the Government of Alberta’s consolidated financial statements. That is the work at the centre of the job: preparing the province’s accountability documents, running the monthly and quarterly consolidation eliminations for the government and all its ministries, and making sure the numbers that go to the public and to the legislature are right.

Quick job overview

About the employer

The Alberta Public Service is the provincial government workforce, and Treasury Board & Finance is the ministry that runs the province’s financial management and reporting. The role sits in the Office of the Controller, in the Corporate Financial Reporting area, and reports to the Director, Corporate Financial Reporting. The ministry is moving to what it calls a One Finance approach — one way of delivering financial planning, reporting and operations across government — and this position is part of that work.

What this role involves

You would prepare the Government of Alberta’s consolidated financial statements and the working papers behind them, along with other accountability documents and proactive disclosure material, all in line with the legislation, policies and procedures that govern them. You would review and update the government’s policies for financial operations and reporting, and give guidance and support to ministry business partners on how to apply them. When senior management needs critical financial information, or when a system issue comes up, you would be the person who communicates it and works it through.

A large part of the job is running the corporate consolidation process itself — executing the monthly and quarterly eliminations for the Government of Alberta and all ministries. You would also help maintain the corporate resource documents the whole system runs on: the Government of Alberta Period End Manual, the year-end timelines and templates, and the other elements of the financial management system. On top of that, you would support financial, system and business process improvements inside the Office of the Controller, help assess what 1GX system upgrades mean for the government’s financial business processes, and contribute to future system development projects with internal and external clients.

You would also work with the Office of the Auditor General and with ministries when issues they have raised need resolving, and you would help managers with projects that fix problems the team has identified — including digging into ministry annual, quarterly and monthly financial submissions, finding the errors, and putting corrective actions in place.

Required skills and qualifications

The employer asks for a university degree in a related field plus four years of progressively responsible related experience, and a professional accounting designation (CPA) is required. There is an equivalency route: a related diploma plus seven years of directly related experience. Candidates with lesser qualifications may still be considered, at a lower classification and salary.

Experience that counts in your favour includes in-depth knowledge of the Public Sector Accounting Standard (PSAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), knowledge of Alberta’s financial legislation and policies — the Financial Administration Act, the Government Accountability Act, Treasury Board Directives and corporate accounting policies — and extensive experience interpreting and applying complex accounting policies and principles. You should understand internal controls, audit requirements and accounting procedures, have experience with a large, complex financial system (working knowledge of the government’s 1GX system is preferred), and bring strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise competing work under tight timelines.

Salary, benefits and relocation support

The salary is $3,443.27 to $4,551.21 bi-weekly, which works out to $89,869 to $118,787 a year. The posting points to the Alberta Public Service benefits package, the Public Service Pension Plan, professional learning and development support, and leadership and mentorship programs. Relocation support is not specified by the employer.

Work permit / visa note

The posting does not state anything about visa sponsorship or work authorisation for this role. Not specified by the employer.

Who this role may suit

This suits a CPA with solid experience in financial reporting who wants to work at the centre of public-sector accounting — someone comfortable with consolidation, with public sector standards, and with explaining complex accounting to people who are not accountants. If you have worked with large financial systems and you like the idea that your work ends up in the province’s public accounts, this is a strong match. The open-until-filled closing date means the competition stays open, but it can also close once the role is filled, so it is still worth applying while it is live.

How to apply officially

Apply through the Government of Alberta’s official job postings page using the link in the overview table above. A cover letter must accompany your application and should show how your experience lines up with the behavioural competencies of the role — the posting says the cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities. In your resume, include the months and years for all education and work experience, and say whether each role was casual, part-time or full-time. Final candidates will need to undergo a security screening. You will be applying on the employer’s own system — JobsRivo is not involved in the hiring decision, and you should not send your application anywhere else.

Required documents

A resume and a cover letter (the cover letter is mandatory — the posting says applications without one will be screened out on that basis alone). If you completed post-secondary studies outside Canada, the employer recommends including an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) assessment certificate, or one from a recognised Canadian credential evaluator.

FAQs

What is the salary?

$3,443.27 to $4,551.21 bi-weekly ($89,869–$118,787 per year), as stated by the employer.

What qualifications are essential?

A university degree in a related field plus four years of progressively responsible related experience, and a CPA designation. A related diploma plus seven years of experience is accepted as an equivalent.

When does the posting close?

It is open until filled — no fixed closing date is stated by the employer.

Is this a permanent role?

Yes — the posting lists it as ongoing (permanent), full time, 36.25 hours per week.

Does the Government of Alberta sponsor a visa for this role?

Not specified by the employer.

How do I apply?

Through the Government of Alberta’s official job postings page — the link is in the overview table above — with a resume and a mandatory cover letter.

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