Job Description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to apply your accounting expertise in an organization with a meaningful community impact? Our client, a respected, globally recognized charitable organization, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and provide strategic financial insight in support of its mission. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, this permanent, full-time opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an organization making a tangible difference in local communities.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Oversee monthly and annual consolidated financial statements, general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, financial policies and internal controls, ensuring accurate, timely and reliable financial information
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership
• Provide financial reporting across multiple programs and projects 
• Oversee grant and restricted-fund accounting, funding compliance and reporting obligations
• Coordinate external audits, annual filings and statutory remittances
• Manage cash flow projections and working capital requirements, assess financial risks and support the evaluation of new projects, funding agreements, financing options and strategic initiatives
• Supervise and support the Finance & Executive Administrative Assistant through training, delegation, cross-training and documented procedures that promote accountability and continuity
• Provide clear financial reporting, analysis and risk assessments to the senior leadership team and Board/Finance Committee 
• Strengthen financial systems, documentation and internal controls

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred; equivalent senior-level accounting experience may also be considered
• Experience with non-profit accounting, restricted funding and grant reporting, as well as project or construction accounting, is strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting systems
• Familiarity with financing arrangements and multiple revenue streams is an asset
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff, delegate responsibilities and establish effective financial processes
• Strong analytical skills, sound financial judgment and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to identify risks, recommend improvements and support organizational priorities

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at rohan@accountantstaffing.com. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada's only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.