Senior Financial Analyst

Legislative Assembly Office; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental office in Canada is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst. The analyst will analyze financial documents, prepare reports, and deliver services to branches and members. A related degree and CPA designation are required, along with 3 years of related experience. The position offers a monthly salary range of $6,789.87 – $8,917.63, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual Health Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation program (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of significant and progressive directly related experience post-designation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial documents and prepare financial reports.
• Deliver customized, responsive financial services to LAO branches, caucuses, and MLAs.
• Ensure transactions and reconciliations comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA designation

Job description

Overview

Branch: Financial Management

Type: Full-time

Date Posted: September 12, 2025

Application Deadline: September 26, 2025

Participate in Meaningful Work – As a Senior Financial Analyst at the Legislative Assembly Office (LAO), you will analyze financial documents, prepare financial reports, and deliver customized, responsive services. You will work closely with LAO branches, caucuses, and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to communicate year-end processing guidelines, resolve issues, ensure audit requirements are met, and complete annual budgets. This includes managing activities to meet strict deadlines and regulatory requirements, and ensuring all transactions and reconciliations comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards and legislative guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial documents and prepare financial reports.
• Deliver customized, responsive financial services to LAO branches, caucuses, and MLAs.
• Communicate year-end processing guidelines and resolve arising issues; ensure audit requirements are met and annual budgets are completed.
• Manage activities to meet strict deadlines and regulatory requirements; ensure transactions and reconciliations comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards and legislative guidelines.
• Communicate and provide information to Treasury Board and Finance and ensure timely public posting of quarterly MLA expense disclosure reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation program (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) is required; minimum of 3 years of significant and progressive directly related experience post-designation.
• Completion of CPA Canada designation is preferred; experience working with Public Sector Accounting Standards and financial analysis is expected.
• You are self-motivated with strong analytical, financial acumen, and excellent communication and advisory skills; public service experience is an advantage.
• Candidates who do not yet have their designation but are actively working toward it may be considered at a lower classification.

Why Choose the LAO

• Salaried, full-time position with a monthly salary range of $6,789.87 – $8,917.63, depending on qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental options; annual Health Spending Account; participation in the Alberta public service pension plan (PSPP).
• Employee wellness and work-life balance initiatives; 15 days of vacation per year and leaves for life events; access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Application

To apply, please submit your resumé and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [e-mail]. The deadline for applications is September 26, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.