Director, Finance

NB Energy and Utilities Board / Commission de l'énergie et des services publics du N.-B.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service benefits

Wellness reimbursement program

Employer‑paid parking

Job summary

The NB Energy and Utilities Board, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a Director, Finance to strengthen financial stewardship and governance while supporting strategic planning and the public‑interest mandate. The role reports to the Board and CEO and leads a high‑performing finance team in a permanent full‑time capacity.

Responsibilities include developing policies, managing budgeting, reporting, controls, and audits, and overseeing procurement, facilities, and IT governance to

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• CPA designation is required.
• 8+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• Experience leading teams and corporate operations.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, governance and audit requirements.
• Public sector or regulatory experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• English and French are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Board and CEO, lead financial planning and risk management.
• Lead budgeting, reporting, controls and audit activities to ensure financial integrity.
• Oversee procurement policies, contract management and resource allocation for efficiency.
• Manage regulatory funding requirements, sector cost allocation and financial arrangements.
• Oversee facilities, assets and IT governance to ensure safe, cost‑effective operations.
• Provide strategic leadership for corporate services planning and business continuity.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Education

CPA designation

University degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Competition number: HR-202603

Closing date: December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic time)

The Opportunity

The New Brunswick Electricity and Utilities Board is seeking a Director, Finance to play a central role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting operational effectiveness, and ensuring the organization has the resources and capabilities to fulfill its mandate. This is a unique opportunity to support the organization's financial strategy by providing expert advice to the Board and CEO, strengthening financial governance and long‑term planning and ensuring resources are managed effectively to support the Board's public‑interest mandate.

Permanent Full Time

Location: Saint John, New Brunswick

Competition number: HR-202603

Salary Range: $131,000 - $139,000 annually

Closing date: December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic time)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Board and CEO, contribute to organizational planning and risk management, and lead and develop a collaborative, high‑performing team.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective administrative policies, processes and systems that support organizational efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide leadership and oversight of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, financial controls, risk management and audit activities, ensuring sound financial leadership and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee regulatory funding requirements, sector cost allocation, assessments and financial arrangements to support the organization's statutory mandate.
• Establish and oversee procurement policies, practices and controls to promote transparency, efficient use of resources, compliance and effective contract management.
• Oversee facilities, leases, physical assets and related services to ensure safe, effective, and cost‑efficient operations.
• Provide strategic oversight of information technology planning, investments, service delivery, cybersecurity risk management and external technology providers.
• Lead corporate services planning, resource allocation, policy development, operational improvements and business continuity.

What You Bring

• A university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.
• A CPA designation.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including leadership responsibility for budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls and financial planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing financial and corporate operations.
• Experience with procurement, contract management, facilities or information technology governance.
• Knowledge of financial governance, risk management, accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Experience in the public sector or regulatory environment would be considered an asset.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in both English and French is an asset.

What We Offer

• Work on complex, high‑impact issues in the public interest.
• Consistent, predictable schedule that supports work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to support career growth through professional development and training.
• A comprehensive benefits package including the New Brunswick Public Service Benefit Plans, a Wellness Reimbursement Program, employer‑paid parking and more.

About Us

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi‑judicial tribunal which regulates the industries and utilities under its jurisdiction. More information on the Board can be obtained at: http://www.nbeub.ca.

About New Brunswick Energy And Utilities Board

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi‑judicial board charged with regulating public utilities. The Energy and Utilities Board is made up of a Chair, Vice Chair and three Board members.