Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial public service agency is seeking an Assistant Deputy Minister Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer to oversee financial accountability and governance. The role requires significant executive leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide strategic guidance in complex business environments. This full-time position offers a salary range of $167,128 - $219,336 annually, with roles available across multiple ministries.

Qualifications

• Significant related executive leadership experience in financial management.
• Strong political, business, and financial acumen.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial accountability across the department.
• Oversee the department's financial governance framework.
• Provide strategic guidance on financial planning.

Skills

Internal Audit

Financial Performance

Financial Goals

Financial Policies

Journal Entries

Accounting

General Ledger Accounts

Financial Statements

Financial Transactions

Financial Procedures

Annual Budget

Ensure Compliance

Powerpoint

CPA

Financial Management

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Minister Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer

Job Requisition ID: 75900

Ministry: Multiple Ministries

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular / Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 14 2025

Classification: Executive Manager 2

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information please visit: Alberta Public Service (APS) has a One Finance approach for financial services delivery. This includes the way finance delivers and supports strategic decision-making to support effective and informed policy and program decisions. With tight integration between financial service delivery and the implementation of enabling technologies it is essential that Treasury Board and Finance and the entire Finance Community utilize a modernized finance service delivery approach to provide required strategic and operational supports and be responsive to business partner expectations.

Roles are currently available in the following Ministries: Infrastructure, Hospitals and Surgical Health Services and Transportation and Economic Corridors.

Infrastructure: Responsible for planning, building and managing government-owned infrastructure.

Hospitals and Surgical Health Services: Responsible for delivering safe, person-centered, quality emergency and medical health services; procurement and contract management; supporting innovative information management and technologies; and regulating hospital and emergency health care.

Transportation and Economic Corridors: Provides a safe and efficient transportation system to support Albertas economic, social and environmental vitality.

This competition may be used to fill the current and future vacancies across government.

Role

The Assistant Deputy Minister Financial Services and Senior Financial Officer (ADM SFO) plays a critical leadership role in ensuring financial accountability across the Department. This position is responsible for overseeing the department's financial governance framework and coordinating the delivery of financial services to both the department and its associated public sector agencies.

As the department's senior financial advisor you will provide strategic guidance to the Minister, Deputy Minister, executive leadership and program areas on financial planning, strategy and execution across a range of complex business environments. You will lead all fiscal management activities including budgeting, financial planning and reporting, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and government-wide objectives.

This role requires a visionary leader who can foster a culture of financial stewardship and collaboration. You will champion a shared vision of financial governance and strategy while delivering high-quality financial advice and information to support key government decision-making bodies, particularly Treasury Board and Finance.

Qualifications

Your background includes significant related executive leadership experience with strengths in financial management and fiscal activities within a large public-sector organization. You have strong political, business and financial acumen supported by strategic analyses, the ability to make sound recommendations as well as effective decision-making skills. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to navigate diverse perspectives in a dynamic and complex environment. Your demonstrated ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams will be key to driving organizational success. Related post-secondary education is required and a recognized accounting designation is strongly preferred.

Salary

$6,403.39 to $8,403.71 bi-weekly. ($167,128 - $219,336 / annum)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information

• Compensation Overview
• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Pension plans :
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

Position Profile

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.

How to Apply

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Resources for applicants

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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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile and/or require a disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Executive Search at .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Financial Performance, Financial Goals, Financial Policies, Journal Entries, Accounting, General Ledger Accounts, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Financial Procedures, Annual Budget, Ensure Compliance, Powerpoint, CPA, Financial Management

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Salary (Alternate)

Monthly Salary: 6403 - 8403