Manager, Finance 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 Manager, Finance based in Canada.

This role provides financial leadership across multiple areas of a large, mission-driven organization delivering essential services to communities.
You will oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, and day-to-day finance operations while leading a team of finance professionals.
The position combines hands-on financial management with strategic guidance to support informed operational and organizational decisions.
You will partner with senior leaders, operational teams, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders to strengthen financial performance and accountability.
A key focus will be improving internal controls, operational efficiency, reporting quality, and financial processes.
The role also offers the opportunity to coach team members, support professional development, and contribute to broader organizational initiatives.
It is well suited to an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgment, collaboration, and a people-first leadership approach.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.