Manager, Finance

Accountabilities

• • Lead finance and accounting activities across assigned areas, including full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and daily finance operations.
  • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines and provide analysis of operating results, budget variances, trends, and key business drivers.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are fully supported by appropriate documentation and audit evidence.
  • Lead and support the annual budgeting process for assigned areas, working closely with operational leaders and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare accurate external funder reports and ensure all submissions meet applicable requirements and deadlines.
  • Coordinate and prepare audit requirements, respond to auditor inquiries, and support an efficient and well-documented audit process.
  • Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, internal controls, and operating practices to increase efficiency and safeguard organizational assets.
  • Lead, coach, motivate, and develop finance team members through regular feedback, performance development planning, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding of finance employees and promote consistent approaches to learning, recognition, performance, and team engagement.
  • Provide financial guidance to operational and corporate stakeholders, helping leaders understand financial results and make informed decisions.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, senior management, vendors, auditors, and other external partners.
  • Support organizational strategy by identifying emerging opportunities, promoting effective financial practices, and aligning finance activities with broader business priorities.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment while supporting compliance with applicable policies, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and workplace standards.
  • Encourage the effective use of technology and data-driven systems to improve the capture, transformation, reporting, and distribution of financial information.

  Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including a minimum of 2 years of people management or leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards applicable to not-for-profit organizations.
  • Demonstrated controllership expertise, including the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and performance insights.
  • Experience preparing or supporting funder reports is considered an asset.
  • Working knowledge of SAP, BOARD, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analysis, identify root causes, and translate numbers into actionable business insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, adapt to change, and balance competing priorities effectively.
  • Strategic thinker with strong communication and influencing skills, capable of guiding and educating senior decision-makers.
  • Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams while fostering collaborative and positive working relationships.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented, with sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
  • French-language skills are considered an asset in designated French-language areas.
  • Ability to meet applicable screening requirements, which may include a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search or Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Ability to comply with applicable safety requirements and use personal protective equipment where required.

  Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position with a 1.0 FTE schedule and 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Remote/work-from-home arrangement for successful candidates residing in Nova Scotia, with occasional on-site attendance as required.
  • Leadership development opportunities designed to support managers in building their careers and leadership capabilities.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and employee growth.
  • Collaborative working environment focused on meaningful community impact.
  • Opportunity to contribute to financial operations supporting essential home and community care services.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and respectful workplace practices.
  • Accessibility accommodations available for candidates who require support during the recruitment process.
  • A role combining people leadership, financial strategy, operational improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.