Financial Analyst

Competition Number: S181196P

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Position Number: S99560

Employee Group: Staff

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Start Date: 07/29/2024

Department: Financial Services

Location: North Vancouver

Working with us

The Finance Team at CapU are more than just number crunchers; we're architects of fiscal strategy and stewards of financial health. Committed to excellence, we navigate the intricate landscape of budgets, accounting and financial planning with meticulous care and responsibility.

Our focus extends beyond the balance sheet—we're dedicated to fostering a workplace that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Just as numbers tell a story, so do the people behind them.

At CapU, we're seeking individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, ready to bring fresh perspectives to our strategic financial initiatives. Your role in the Finance Team goes beyond transactions; it's a chance to shape the financial narrative of our organization, impacting students and community alike.

Ready to embody our values-driven approach to financial responsibility? Join our team of progressive finance experts and contribute to a culture where your insights are valued, your ideas are heard, and your impact resonates beyond spreadsheets.

What you'll do

The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for maintaining the accounting and financial reporting processes of the University. Primary duties include collecting, recording, analyzing and reporting on financial data. This position reports to the Manager, Capital and Restricted Funds.

• Maintains records of financial transactions in accordance with University policies, generally accepted accounting standards, Public Sector Accounting Standards, and government requirements including preparing financial reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules for review by Manager.
• Prepares periodic reports for the government and other funding agencies by performing tasks such as extracting and compiling information from a variety of computer generated reports and using spreadsheets and other reporting tools to prepare reports in prescribed government format.
• Performs financial analysis such as variance analysis of revenues and expenditures by performing tasks such as analyzing income statements and balance sheet accounts, and making comparisons to budgets or prior-year data and reviewing financial statements to ensure all journal entries have been accounted for and all charges have been put into the proper accounts. Corrects journal entries as required.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts such as asset or liability accounts as per department processes by performing tasks such as analyzing and confirming transactions, following up on anomalies and taking corrective action by preparing journal entries.
• Prepares annual schedules required by the Financial Information Act, such as Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses for Employees, Schedule of Payments to Suppliers of Goods and Services, and Schedule of Debts.

What you'll bring

• Accounting designation (CPA).
• Three years of related accounting work experience including experience with accounts receivable project accounting.

Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Days and Hours of Work: Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. This position may include evenings, weekends and non-standard work weeks.

Salary: $5,717 monthly based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to $6,430)

Union: MoveUP

Job Open Date: 07/12/2024

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled