Manager, Investment and Debt Accounting (70263)
Manager, Investment and Debt Accounting (70263)
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Job Title:Manager Investment and Debt Accounting
Job Requisition ID:70263
Ministry:Treasury Board & Finance
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 20 2025
Classification:Manager Zone 2 (M41 Z2)
Salary: $3339.00 to $4493.32 biweekly ($87147 $117275/year)
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Role Responsibilities
Step into a leadership role at the core of Albertas financial operations overseeing the reporting and accounting of more than $40 billion in investments and $100 billion in debt. As Manager Investment and Debt Accounting Reporting youll drive excellence in financial consolidation transparency and compliance across multiple publicsector portfolios.
Reporting to the Director of the Investment and Debt Accounting Group (IDAG) within Treasury Board and Finance you will lead a team of professional accountants responsible for preparing highquality timely financial statements and disclosures for government debt loan portfolios investment and endowment funds public service pension plans and commercial enterprises. You will champion the implementation and maintenance of the Debt Derivatives Management System (DDMS/Quantum) ensure the integrity of accounting policies and partner closely with the Office of the Auditor General to facilitate seamless audit cycles.
In this pivotal position you will:
- Oversee Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation and review of working papers reconciliations and complex disclosures for debt (including foreigncurrency and onlending programs) endowment and investment funds and pensionrelated schedules.
- Implement Systems and Processes: Lead the chart of accounts and rule configuration in DDMS/Quantum; streamline and document reporting workflows to minimize risk and enhance efficiency.
- Provide Accounting Policy Expertise: Interpret GAAP PSAB IFRS and governmentspecific accounting frameworks; draft policy briefs and position papers on complex financial transactions and instrument treatments.
- Liaise with Auditors and Stakeholders: Coordinate with the OAG throughout audit engagements; collaborate with Treasury and Risk Management AIMCo the Office of the Controller and internal systems teams to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Lead and Develop Your Team: Supervise coach and mentor senior accountants; allocate resources set performance objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
In this role youll enjoy:
- Strategic Influence: Shape accounting practices for some of Albertas largest public portfolios and guide policy on emerging standards.
- Systems Leadership: Champion the adoption and optimization of DDMS/Quantum and 1GX/SAP integrations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong networks across ministries investment managers auditors and executive leadership.
- Professional Growth: Deepen your expertise in debt instruments derivatives investment accounting and publicsector reporting while leading highimpact projects
This is your opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment contribute to public accountability and influence how Alberta manages and reports on its most significant financial assets and obligations.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Collaborative Environments
Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to each desired results.
Develop Self and Others
Supports the development of others by providing specific constructive timely and regular feedback. Gives individualized suggestions for improvement. Contributes to team learning by initiating and contributing to group reflection and discussions. Uses this information to plan future activities and projects.
Agility
The ability to anticipate assess and readily adapt to changing priorities maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Drive for Results
Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Develop Networks
Proactively building networks connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Systems Thinking
Understanding that the work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and interrelated environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Creative Problem Solving
The ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Commerce Finance Accounting or a related discipline; a professional accounting designation (CPACA CPACMA or CPACGA); plus a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in complex financial reporting and accounting; demonstrated expertise in publicsector accounting frameworks (PSAB IFRS pension standards); proven experience with large investment and debt portfolios including derivatives and foreigncurrency transactions; and working knowledge of ERP and financial systems.
Assets
- Indepth understanding of Treasury Board Directives Financial Administration Act and related legislation
- Experience liaising with the Office of the Auditor General and external auditors
- Strong project management skills particularly in system implementations and process reengineering
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with a track record of consensusbuilding
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams OneDrive SharePoint) and financial reporting tools
- Demonstrated leadership aptitude in supervising and developing highperforming teams
This position is a permanent fulltime position working 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Location
4th Floor Terrace BuildingStreet Edmonton AB T5K 2C3 Edmonton
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.
Candidates may be asked to participate in a written assessment prior to the interview. The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo preemployment checks.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) .
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contactRashi Vaktaniaat .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
