Program Manager
Your Opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Director, Financial Reporting, this position is a key leadership role supporting the financial reporting team and is focused on internal and external reporting and associated elements and specifically the preparation and review of financial reports for accountable grants or grant/donor financial reporting as well Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). This is currently a remote work from home position and therefore applications from across the province are welcome. It is a full-time assignment expected to start in June 2025- the start date is negotiable. The position is also responsible for providing GST or other tax advisory services as well as the preparation, quality review, coordination and timely submission of other key financial reports including, quarterly financial statements, monthly financial statements plus other ad hoc reports for AHS, its subsidiaries and other related Public Health Agencies or other health providers.
Description:
As the manager your role will include activities such as: Coordinating and managing the timely submission of multiple grant reports to donor organizations in compliance with various donor/funder requirements and GAAP, as applicable. Reviewing and performing analysis on financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This would include the following activities: performing quality control review, ensuring reports comply with relevant standards or directives, correcting errors. Coordination and completion of tax research and provision of related advisory services (including engaging external tax consultants) with a specific emphasis on GST. Recommending and/or implementing changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting cycle and related internal controls over financial reporting. Technical Accounting Research – including providing guidance and assistance to peers/staff and other departments by interpreting technical accounting standards (Specifically Public Sector Accounting Standards) to ensure the financial transactions are appropriately accounted for and disclosed. Coordinating Resource Management - Providing leadership, planning and direction to staff including coordinating and allocating workload assignments and reviewing of work. Coaching, supervision and development of professional staff mainly comprising Senior Financial Analysts and CPA articling students. Coordination and completion of various ad-hoc finance projects as requested by AHS’ pr Public Health Agencies’ Finance leadership including the Director, Senior Director or CFO. This position requires experience in managing tight reporting deadlines.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Program Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Financial Reporting
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2025
- Date Available: 16-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.17
- Maximum Salary: $75.70
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Post secondary degree specializing in accounting or related field. CPA Accounting designation. Other professional accounting designations plus relevant experience may also be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated strong and current understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation for large and complex clients in a public sector setting. Experience in grant/donor financial reporting and compliance for large and complex clients in a public sector setting. Experience in managing entity financial statement audits including the preparation of the required audited financial statements. Experience in GST matters preferable with regards to Public Sector and/or Not-for-profit organizations. Knowledge of tax return preparation including charity returns and T2s. Proven ability to work with various stakeholders including donors. Ability to work within tight reporting deadlines. Strong working knowledge of Oracle-R12 (ability to run, understand reports including related MIS standards), MS Office Suite applications specifically Excel and Word. Ability to function within a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication, analytical and organization skills. Ability to work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Over 7 years of accounting/financial reporting experience with preference given to financial reporting and grant reporting experience within a large, complex public sector entity is preferred. Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and mentoring professional staff. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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