Financial Analyst II

Nanaimo, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$51–$53 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Maintain and coordinate accounting records, prepare financial reports and annual financial plans for the Regional District of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, and coordinate the annual audit. Perform general ledger reconciliations, advise on accounting issues, and contribute to special projects as required.

Job details

ABOUT THE ROLE The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking a permanent full-time Financial Analyst II in the Finance Services Department. The Financial Analyst II assists in the coordination and maintenance of the District’s accounting records. Exercising considerable independent judgement, this position contributes to the preparation of financial reports for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD), by interpreting and applying accounting theories and principles and coordinating the annual audit. This position also aids in the preparation of annual financial plans for the RDN and NRHD and a variety of general ledger reconciliations, as well as working on special projects from time to time as and when required. QUALIFICATIONS Undergraduate degree in accounting or related discipline, CPA designation (formerly CGA, CMA or CA), plus five (5) years’ prior job-related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a local government setting may be considered. SKILLS & ABILITIES We are looking for someone with thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles, practices, and procedures; the ability to interpret, explain, report on, and provide advice on a variety of accounting issues; and the ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports. We require demonstrated experience writing reports and preparing presentation materials, as well as superior spreadsheet and database program abilities demonstrated by completion of coursework in advanced MS Excel spreadsheet and intermediate MS Access database programs. POSITION DETAILS This is a permanent full-time (35 hours per week) Union position. The (2026) rate of pay is $50.64 to $53.30 The position offers an attractive benefits package as provided within the collective agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401. To view the full job description, visit: https://rdn.bc.ca/employment To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1131 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on November 1, 2026.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related discipline, a CPA designation, and five years of related accounting experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience in local government may be considered. Candidates should have strong accounting knowledge, financial analysis and reporting abilities, report-writing and presentation experience, and advanced Excel and intermediate Access coursework.