Senior Financial Analyst

British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology

Accounting & Finance, IT · Full-time,

CAD 81,091-111,500 / year

Posted on Nov 11, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Senior Financial Analyst
Who We Are
At BCIT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan, Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.
Position Summary
BCIT’s Financial Services department is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Senior Financial Analyst. This position provides financial management and analysis support in the areas of capital accounting and restricted funds. Administers financial policies and procedures for restricted funds and provides financial support to business unit holders of restricted funds. Prepares capital asset journal entries and reconciliation of capital schedules and reports and provides support to accounting services in the financial analysis of special projects and reports.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Processes month-end capitalization entries for all capital funds. Updates monthly schedules for: capital asset continuity, deferred capital contributions, long-term debt schedule, net assets invested, changes in deferred capital contributions and maintains the capital asset depreciation schedule for non- in Fixed Asset Module (FAM) assets.
  • Supports Manager in Fixed Asset Module (FAM) and general ledger reconciliation and assists in reviewing capital projects cash flow to develop corresponding forecasts and budgets. Prepares entries and maintains schedule for capital contributions including major capital projects and initiatives.
  • Monitors compliance of restricted fund policies and procedures including internal controls. Processes month-end restricted fund transactions and entries; compiles monthly forecast data for restricted funds and analyzes significant variances. Prepares and maintains monthly restricted fund continuity schedule and reconciles fund balances to general ledger.
  • Collaborates with business unit holders of restricted funds and the BCIT Foundation to provide training, financial support and issues resolution. Monitors balances and identifies any issues including contract end dates, cross charges with operating budget, surplus/deficit positions and carry forward provisions.
  • Assists in preparation of reports as required by external funding agencies. Assists in the preparation of external financial reports including those required by the Ministry of Advanced Education, the Financial Information Act and Statistics Canada.
  • Leads the monthly and quarterly reconciliation process, providing training and guidance to staff when needed. Prepares long-term and short-term debt reports and other reports as assigned.
  • Assists in design, development and evaluation of special projects that impacts financial services and other business units. Assists in testing changes to financial databases including analysis of data integrity as needed.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completion of professional Accounting designation (CPA) plus three years’ of progressive experience in a similar role with emphasis on financial analysis, reporting, budgets, forecasting and capital fund accounting
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with demonstrated ability to work with all levels within a complex organization
  • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills to be able to provide recommendations to management in order to make informed decisions
  • Strong detail-oriented and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, and handle multiple and changing priorities
  • Strong self-motivated team player with initiative and professional judgment
  • Sound working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems such as Banner with advanced level of Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!


BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT, and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please Contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and learn more about how we hire.


The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Position Details
Posting Category Management
Salary Range Salary Range: $81,091-$111,500, with a control point of $101,363 per annum
Additional Salary Information
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.
Department 2 Finance Department
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit Management
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 12/14/2026
Anticipated End Date 10/29/2027
Competition Information
Competition Number 26M036
Competition Open Date 11/11/2026
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10820

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  4. * Given the posted salary range for this position, please indicate your salary expectation should you be the successful candidate for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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