Financial Management Analyst

Institute of Public Administration of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government body in Saskatchewan is seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant to contribute to financial management and reporting. The role involves assessing accounting standards, preparing financial statements, and advising various government levels on accounting issues. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting, ensuring a balanced work/life dynamic.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Ability to recognize and analyze financial management issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess the implications of new accounting standards.
• Prepare government-wide financial statements.
• Develop financial management policies and procedures.
• Advise on financial accounting and management issues.

Skills

Knowledge of financial accounting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently or in a team

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant

Job description

Do you have a passion for accounting or financial policy? Do you want to contribute to government financial accountability? Are you looking for a better work/life balance?

The Financial Management Branch of the Provincial Comptroller's Office has an opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills to work collaboratively as a member of a team responsible for the financial accounting and reporting and financial management policies for the Saskatchewan Government.

In this challenging position, you will work on a range of initiatives, which may include:

• Assessing the implications of new accounting standards;
• Preparing government-wide financial statements;
• Developing financial management policies and procedures; and
• Advising Treasury Board, Cabinet, government ministries and senior management on financial accounting and management issues.

Our candidate of choice will be a Chartered Professional Accountant who demonstrates the following key abilities:

• Knowledge of and extensive experience with financial accounting and reporting standards;
• Ability to recognize and analyze financial accounting and management issues and their potential implications, conceptualize feasible alternatives, assess options and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Superior interpersonal skills characterized by effective verbal and written communication skills, including being tactful, innovative, persuasive and being committed to service excellence;
• Confident and comfortable working independently or as a contributing member of a team; and
• Capable of developing and monitoring work plans to successfully complete projects in an environment of changing priorities.

This competition may also be used to staff future permanent or non-permanent opportunities.

Closing Date: January 11, 2026
Competition Number: FIN006589

The Government of Saskatchewan offers a wide range of careers with purpose and passion. Our people enjoy an enviable work/life balance in an environment that supports creativity, innovation and diversity while providing learning and career development opportunities. We are helping make Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise our families, by building the best public service in Canada. Join the team!