Financial Analyst - Finance Department - Education Centre

Financial Analyst - Finance Department

Education Centre

Company Overview

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Financial Analyst position starting immediately at the Education Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta. The Financial Analyst is responsible for all technical and analytical accounting processes related to the preparation and completion of the annual budget, and financial reporting of Rocky View Schools (RVS). The Financial Analyst monitors internal control compliance and proposes best practices while overseeing and maintaining various project accounts and internal databases and applying accounting principles to analyze financial information.

• Maintains and oversees general ledger accounts and various internal databases to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Guides RVS staff regarding RVS financial policy, procedure, financial budgeting, accounting, and software related queries
• Monitors and recommends best practices for financial internal control compliance
• Assists in developing and maintaining key working relationships with RVS staff and communicates to ensure dissemination of information to all necessary parties
• Assists with the review and approval of source information to relevant software, including but not limited to accounts payable batches and journal entries in a timely fashion
• Maintains the integrity of the general ledger account structure
• Analyzes financial and budget information, investigates variances, and proposes correcting
• adjustments to ensure accuracy of data on a timely basis
• Prepares annual, monthly and quarterly budget and financial reporting/analysis
• Performs research to ensure proper accounting treatment and disclosure in accordance with industry standard
• Responds to information requests from internal and external parties including auditors, Canada Revenue Agency, and Alberta Education
• Prepares, analyzes, and explains financial information to end users to enhance financial literacy and efficacy of RVS staff related to financial processes
• Tracks capital projects, liaising with the Director of Facility Planning and Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds and Alberta Infrastructure

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field
  
  
• Current CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of accounting and financial reporting experience
• Previous experience within a school division would be considered an asset
• Previous financial audit experience is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Accounting Standards (e.g. PSAS, NFP, IFRS)
• Knowledge and experience in various accounting software systems
• Effective organization, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
• Professional skepticism and awareness of the potential for fraud and diligence in following prescribed procedures, policies and goals of the department
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and web-based applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 3 weeks Vacation
• 11 Earned Days
• Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with supervisor approval
• Benefits Plan ( Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free parking
  
  Pre-employment Requirements

• In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Open to: Internal and External applicants

Salary: $36.82 - 44.72 per hour

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code# 3953050

Closing Date: June 16, 2025 by 4:30 pm MST/MDT

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.