Director of Finance (Temp Contract) in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Finance (Temp Contract) based in Canada.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to oversee core financial operations and support strategic decision-making within a dynamic, high-growth organization. Reporting to executive leadership, you will manage financial reporting, compliance, audits, and operational excellence while leading a team of finance professionals. The role combines hands-on financial management with strategic oversight, ensuring strong governance and scalable financial processes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful financial insights. This temporary leadership position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while ensuring continuity across the finance function in a fully remote environment.

• Lead the finance function by managing and mentoring a team of finance professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and reporting packages.
• Prepare and review financial analyses, including budget variance reporting and key account reconciliations, to support executive decision-making.
• Serve as the primary finance liaison with the parent organization, coordinating financial reporting, regular stakeholder meetings, and ongoing collaboration.
• Lead the year-end audit process by managing relationships with external auditors and ensuring the timely delivery of all required documentation.
• Oversee corporate tax reporting in partnership with external advisors while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and reporting standards.
• Ensure accurate completion of all regulatory, compliance, and internal financial reporting requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, cash management activities, and treasury-related processes.
• Lead financial systems improvements, including general ledger optimization, process automation, documentation, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous process improvements, strengthen finance policies and procedures, and ensure operational continuity through effective cross-training.
• Deliver ad hoc financial reporting and strategic analysis to support business planning and executive initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, preferably within asset management, investment funds, or financial services.
• Strong experience leading monthly financial reporting, financial close processes, and statutory reporting.
• Proven experience managing external audits, corporate tax processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP, financial controls, and governance best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence working across executive and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high level of ownership and accountability.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from CAD $150,000 to $180,000.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus program.
• Fully remote, results-oriented work environment.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Supportive parental leave program.
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• Annual company offsites to foster collaboration and team connection.
• Collaborative culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Temporary full-time contract with an expected duration through January 2028, providing long-term project continuity.