Financial Analyst
(Permanent, Full-time)
Why work for Sparwood?
The District of Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley. Sparwood is approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer. For those who enjoy outdoor activities or are captivated by natural beauty, Sparwood will exceed your expectations. Offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross-country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support services respecting financial management in accordance with District policies, procedures, and bylaws and generally accepted accounting principles. The Financial Analyst will work closely with District staff at various levels, seeking and soliciting co-operation and information, and participate in problem solving efforts to complete the Asset Management Investment Strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for working with departments throughout the district to assist with preparing the financial aspects of grant applications and reports to ensure that applications and funding claims are submitted according to the grantors’ requirements.
The Core Job Duties Include:
- Support the development of the district’s multi-year financial and business plans and forecasts
- Analyze budgets, performance indicators, business plans and ongoing financial results to enable strategic recommendations on corrective actions
- Assist and advise departments in preparing their annual capital budget and operational submissions
- Prepare monthly analysis and forecasting reports, and work to identify significant risks and investigate and resolve discrepancies and mitigation strategies.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers and collaboration with external auditors during the audit.
- Support the Asset Management Committee in the development or maintenance of asset management strategies policies, and planning
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in a variety of complex accounting practices in a computerized environment; preference may be given to candidates with local government experience
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
Detailed job specifications can be found on the District of Sparwood website at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/employment-opportunities/
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The hourly wage rate is $41.60/hour (Financial Analyst I) or $47.62 (Financial Analyst II, CPA Required) as per the current Collective Agreement.
How to Apply: Closing Date for Applications is Friday, March 7, 2025. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Main Office. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter, in confidence to the attention of:
Manager of Human Resources, District of Sparwood
Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0
Email to: careers@sparwood.ca
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in a variety of complex accounting practices in a computerized environment; preference may be given to candidates with local government experience
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The hourly wage rate is $41.60/hour (Financial Analyst I) or $47.62 (Financial Analyst II, CPA Required) as per the current Collective Agreement.
