Senior Financial Analyst (Terrace)

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace Campus, invites applications for a regular continuing Senior Financial Analyst commencing October 10, 2025. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Scale, Level 15: $2,963.10 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefit plan.

CMTN is dedicated to employment equity and diversity by providing a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming. It is our aim to reflect the diversity found in our unique region throughout CMTN’s workforce.

Our team is committed to Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Internationalization. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date

Duties:  The Senior Financial Analyst will work to support the Director of Finance by providing financial data inclusive of all of the College and Foundations departments. This includes projects for planning, analyzing, interpreting and reporting for internal and external stakeholders, and financial information requirements including Institutional program evaluation and process improvement.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and maintain expertise to ensure a high level of service in monitoring the College’s financial operations
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports, forecast documents within and outside of the college’s financial systems
  • Oversee the contract database to ensure invoicing/payments have been issued, ensuring compliance with risk management regulations
  • Conceptualize the College’s financial structure and have the ability to align and create accounts and budgets in a complex integrated system (Colleague)
  • Prepare yearly college wide budgets and many on-going contract budgets
  • Prepare and provide substantive assistance to the Director of Finance for all month end and year end reporting
  • Maintain capital assets and calculate related amortization
  • Coordinate, review and determine completeness of yearend inventory spreadsheets
  • Monitor any new or changed government reporting regulations and apply them to the college financial system
  • Maintain computerized information systems and participate in their implementation and development to improve efficiency within the college

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting along with three years related work experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Required experience, skills, abilities, and attributes include:

  • Knowledge of a complex integrated software system (Colleague or equivalent)
  • Proficiency in database, spreadsheet and word processing applications
  • Thorough knowledge of government regulations and legislation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to determine priorities, be self-directed and work with minimal supervision
  • Strong team-oriented skills

Application information

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #25.067B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Closing date
August 14, 2025
Competition number
25.067B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Support
Audience
Internal BCGEU Support Staff
Department
  • Finance
Campuses
  • Terrace