OUR COMPANY:
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.
ROLE AND OBJECTIVES:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Junior Project Finance Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for supporting financial visibility across modular timber projects by monitoring project costs, revenue, gross margin, and related performance trends.
This position provides timely project reporting to the internal Project Management team, supports the Project Accounting team with project cost and revenue information, and assists the FP&A team with analysis, forecasting inputs, and reporting improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Analysis & Financial Monitoring:
- Monitor project costs, revenue, gross margin, and related trends for modular timber projects.
- Review project financial information for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, escalating questions or variances as needed.
- Assist with variance analysis by comparing actual project performance to budgets, forecasts, and expected margins.
Project Reporting & PM Support:
- Prepare and distribute regular project reporting for the internal Project Management team.
- Summarize project financial results in a clear and practical format for non-financial stakeholders.
- Support project review discussions by preparing cost, revenue, margin, and forecast information.
Project Accounting & Month-End Support:
- Assist the Project Accounting team with project cost tracking, revenue support, billing information, and month-end project analysis.
- Help reconcile project information between operational reports, accounting records, and financial reporting outputs.
- Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for month-end close, project reviews, and internal reporting requirements.
- Support year-end audit preparation by gathering project-related backup and responding to information requests as directed.
Financial Planning & Analysis Support:
- Support the FP&A team with project-related analysis, forecast inputs, margin reporting, and ad-hoc financial requests.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of project KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Provide accurate and timely analysis to help identify risks, opportunities, and financial trends within the project portfolio.
Process Improvement:
- Maintain project reporting files, data inputs, and supporting documentation in an organized and accurate manner.
- Support improvements to project reporting, data quality, and financial workflows.
- Collaborate with Finance, Project Accounting, FP&A, and Project Management to improve financial visibility and reporting consistency.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
- CPA student or interest in pursuing CPA considered an asset
- Previous co-op, internship, administrative, accounting, project coordination, or financial analysis experience is considered an asset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reporting
- Comfortable working with project cost, revenue, margin, and forecast information
- Proactive communicator, able to translate financial concepts for non-financial teams
- Collaborative, building strong cross-functional partnerships
- Developing analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn project finance and project accounting concepts
- Business insight and commercial awareness, connecting financial data to operational outcomes
- Continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and reporting
- Results-oriented, delivering accurate and timely insights that drive decisions
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning ERP, accounting, and reporting systems
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Location: Castlegar, BC
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Salary: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 (dependent on experience)
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
- Team building and social events
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Our recruitment team reviews all applications carefully. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT OUR KOOTENAY HOME:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $50,000.00-$62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have post secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Commerce?
- Tell us about your experience working with project costs, budgets, forecasting or financial reporting.
Work Location: In person
