FO 24R - Senior Financial Analyst, Leases * Amendment - Close Date *

About the BCLDB:

**Amendment - This posting is now scheduled to close on November 29, 2024. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition**

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Finance is separated into five work groups (Finance Corporate, Finance Wholesale, Regulatory and Compliance, Finance Retail, and Shared Services) and provides financial services to all LDB departments. The Finance division provides financial reporting, advisory services, budgeting, capital asset reporting, and financial transactional processing (banking, accounting payable, accounts receivable). Finance is responsible for the LDB's enterprise risk management program and oversees regulatory compliance for BC liquor manufacturers/warehouses.

About this role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital and Project Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst, Leases, manages LDB's lease accounting by providing advisory services in the development and monitoring of lease accounting framework. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing over 200 lease contracts to assess financial impacts (approx. $200 million) and ensuring that LDB lease accounting is compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards and presented accurately on financial statements.

The Senior Financial Analyst, Leases is responsible for compiling and interpreting monthly lease financial results and comparing with the budget allocation to propose recommendations on the financial implications of negotiated lease terms and rates. This role provides expert financial advice, stewardship, and services with respect to management of costing and budgets relating to lease contracts.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful candidates may be required to work outside regular business hours to meet deadlines, as required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) and a membership in good standing with a minimum three (3) years of recent, related experience*.

Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred in the last five (5) years and must include the following:

• Experience developing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.

**Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Experience in Oracle.
• Experience analyzing contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Elaine Morrow, A/HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at elaine.morrow@bcldb.com .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces .

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

Job Category

Finance

Additional Information

Senior Financial Analyst - Leases, Burnaby