NLC-R: Finance Business Partner Job Edmonton area,Slave Lake Alberta Canada,Finance & Banking

Position: NLC-2278R: Finance Business Partner
Location: Slave Lake

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations.

Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries.

The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Finance Business Partner
Salary: $80,988 to $108,480 per year

Location:
Slave Lake

September 1, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications

Business Diploma in Finance or related education

3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, capital accounting, or financial reporting

Experience working in a public accounting firm and/or in public sector, post‑secondary, or not‑for‑profit environments is considered an asset

Exposure to capital projects, deferred revenue, and grant accounting is strongly preferred

A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Assets

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or other related field

CPA designation or in progress

Major Job Function:

Reporting to Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting, the Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, reporting, capital asset management, and deferred revenue activities of the institution.

The position is responsible for capital asset accounting and reporting, and assists with grant and deferred revenue management, including related tracking and reporting. It also supports internal, external reporting and year-end processes. In addition, the role provides cross-functional support to the Finance Department, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strong financial controls across both operational and capital activities.

This role serves as a critical liaison, ensuring effective coordination between Financial Services, Facilities, and other internal departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis, Reporting & Capital Accounting

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, monitor and report on approved operating and capital budgets, including internal capital projects, contingencies, utilization, and remaining balances

Track, reconcile, and report on capital projects and initiatives, including trades and technical equipment, ICIP-funded projects, and Facilities-led capital work

Prepare financial, capital, and CMR reports, including analysis to support management, committees, financial control, and accountability

Assist departments with financial aspects of grant funding, capital funding, and related reporting requirements

Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting cycles and provide reporting and analysis support to the Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting

Maintain and report on capital assets and capital projects in compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and institutional policies

Prepare and maintain Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) continuity, amortization schedules, funding summaries, and related accounting entries, including reconciliation, holdback tracking, and operating versus capital expenditure review

Deferred Revenue & Grant Support

Ensure executed agreements are in place for all deferred revenue, grants, and restricted funds

Set up new projects, funds, and accounting processes for new grants or funding agreements

Work with budget officers / external grant providers on grant expenditure deadlines, allocations,…