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Reporting to the Executive Director - Finance, the Director, Financial Reporting & General Accounting - Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight for Assisted Living Alberta's financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance functions in support of ALA’s mandate and service delivery model. This role is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information to support executive decision-making, provincial reporting requirements, and organizational accountability. This is new position within the Finance team and will be responsible for establishing a robust, effective, and customer focused team.

The position will build and foster a strong relationship with Health Shared Services finance teams as well as peers within the other health organizations and corporations. Through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to public sector stewardship, the Director plays a critical role in supporting Assisted Living Alberta’s priorities, ensuring responsible management of financial resources, and maintaining the trust of government, stakeholders, and the communities served.

Description

The Director creates financial reporting frameworks and accounting practices aligned with PSAS, government requirements, and applicable legislation. They lead preparation and analysis of internal and external financial reporting. This includes clear interpretation of financial results, identifying risks, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.

The role has accountability for coordinated and efficient period-end and year-end processes. In addition, ensure adherence to established timelines, strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness. They also lead the preparation of the organization’s annual financial statements and documentation in alignment with public sector requirements.

The Director, in partnership with Health Shared Services, provides leadership and oversight of general accounting functions, including general ledger management, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and the integrity of financial data. The role ensures strong governance over financial systems and data and lead the development and ongoing refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. The Director serves as the primary liaison for internal and external audit activities, including coordination with the Office of the Auditor General and external auditors.

The role ensures audit readiness, facilitates timely information sharing, supports resolution of audit findings, and reinforces a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization. The Director provides direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment. This includes supporting staff development, succession planning, and building capacity within the team to meet the evolving needs of ALA.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Director Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Assisted Living Alberta Finance 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: 21-AUG-2026 Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $57.07 Maximum Salary: $100.39 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

A post-graduate or masters in Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or Economics or a related discipline. The candidate should hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Additional Required Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years experience in an accounting, financial planning, or financial advisory role including a minimum of 3 years at a leadership level.

Experience in health or government sector. Ability to problem solve unique and complex issues. Demonstrated leadership and change management skills. Ability to exhibit professionalism and diplomacy. A strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with others. Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in an ambiguous environment and having strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large financial information systems.

Experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.

Experience leading full cycle accounting up to and including financial statement preparation and year end reporting.

Experience working with senior organizational leadership as well as presenting information at a Board level.