Financial Analyst

K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) • Port Hardy, BC

4h • CA$70,000 - CA$95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant supports financial planning, budgeting, and cost control functions for consulting clients, as well as internal cost accounting services for a medium-sized construction firm. This role contributes to financial forecasting, project performance monitoring, and cost discipline in construction, and provides financial accounting advisory services to consulting firm clients, primarily First Nations in British Columbia. This position is based in Port Hardy and supports the work of K'awat'si Consulting and Management Services in delivering financial and advisory services to Indigenous communities.

Requirements

• CPA designation or active CPA candidate
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field
• 2–5 years in financial analysis or accounting
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Basic knowledge of ASPE and/or PSAS

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction or capital project environments preferred
• Experience with Procore strongly preferred
• Understanding of Canadian Construction Association Handbook methodologies
• Knowledge of capital project lifecycles
• Awareness of Indigenous governance in BC
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and multi-year financial plans for client First Nations.
• Prepare periodic forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reports for client entities and project funders.
• Support scenario modelling and strategic financial planning.
• Support job costing, WIP tracking, and cost control systems.
• Provide capital project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and reporting.
• Monitor cost performance and identify variances and risks.
• Assist with project cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Provide financial reporting for funding agreements and capital programs.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
• Support financial reporting to Indigenous partners and leadership.
• Contribute to briefing materials and decision documents.
• Work within Indigenous ways of knowing and doing in governance contexts.
• Develop financial models and reporting tools for project costing and capital project governance.
• Improve budgeting and cost tracking processes.
• Support ERP/accounting system enhancements.

Benefits

• 1 month of covered accommodations in a hotel room for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island
• Relocation assistance
• Enrollment in company benefits plan after 3 months of employment
• Career growth and educational development opportunities
• Company events and holiday parties
• Wellness incentives including discounted gym membership, and access to free in-person counselling services.
• 3 weeks of vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level