Financial Management Analyst

Government of Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional passionate about financial policy. You will assess new accounting standards, prepare detailed financial statements, and advise senior management on critical financial issues. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Professional Accountant demonstrating strong technical skills. This role offers an enviable work/life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting creativity and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Vacation and various leaves

Promotional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions for financial issues.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Independent and team work

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

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.

The Opportunity:

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.

What we offer:

• An enviable work/life balance in an environment that supports creativity, innovation and diversity;
• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO), and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• A comprehensive benefits package including a pension; and
• Inclusive work environment.

Ideal Candidate:

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.

About Us:

The Ministry of Finance supports excellence in governance and public administration through economic, financial and fiscal expertise, leadership and services. The Ministry is a values-driven organization that prioritizes a positive organizational culture and high staff engagement.

The Provincial Comptroller's Office assists the Legislature and the Government in controlling and accounting for the receipt and disposition of public money. It develops and maintains the government-wide revenue and expense system and ensures effective financial management and accounting policies and procedures are in place. It also prepares and publishes financial accountability reports, including the Public Accounts, and ensures ministries maintain appropriate financial and management controls and are properly accounting for their revenues and expenses.

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

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work:

M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings:

1

Closing Date:

Jan 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM