Financial Analyst

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kelowna is seeking a Financial Analyst for a 20-month term to support Corporate Finance and City business units with financial analysis, reporting, and advisory services focused on accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting.

You will oversee reconciliations, resolve issues, strengthen internal controls, and lead improvements to financial systems and processes while coordinating finance staff and supporting internal audits.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience with at least two years at Accountant level.
• Experience or familiarity with AP and payroll processes is preferred.
• Working knowledge in complex financial systems, internal controls, project coordination, and Public Sector Accounting Standards is preferred.
• People management and accountability are expected.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and advisory services focused on accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting.
• Oversee reconciliations, resolve accounting and payment issues, strengthen internal controls.
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes and coordinate finance staff on projects.
• Support internal audits and assist with related tasks.

Skills

People Management

Responsibility/Accountability

AP and payroll familiarity

Project coordination

Internal controls

Public Sector Accounting Standards

Computer literacy

Education

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) Designation

Job description

Financial Analyst (20-month term)

Count on this!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Accounting Operations team as a Financial Analyst for a 20-month term. Supporting Corporate Finance and City business units, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, and advisory services focused on accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting. You will oversee reconciliations, resolve accounting and payment issues, strengthen internal controls, and support improvements to financial systems and processes. Using your leadership, communication, and analytical skills, you may also coordinate the work of finance staff, manage projects, enhance financial reporting and accounting systems, and support internal audits.

• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) Designation
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the Accountant level of experience or higher
• Experience or familiarity with AP and payroll processes is preferred
• Working knowledge in complex financial systems, internal controls, project coordination, and Public Sector Accounting Standards is preferred.
• People Management
• Responsibility/Accountability
• Computer Literacy

Help create Kelowna as City of the Future. Our diverse team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position with an hourly rate starting at $52.69 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Applications must be received by end of day August 25, 2026.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.