Director of Finance

VenorTalent; Atlantic; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee financial operations. The role includes managing budgeting and forecasting processes and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a CPA designation, and extensive operational finance expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Extensive operational finance expertise including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with government funding programs and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the organization’s financial operations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Ensure compliance and reporting activities for funders and lenders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial modelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA designation or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Venor is proud to partner with ReCover in their search for an experienced Director of Finance to join their team in Dartmouth, NS. This position can be based anywhere in Atlantic Canada.

ReCover is a forward-thinking non-profit organization based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, committed to transforming buildings into energy-efficient, sustainable spaces. ReCover helps building owners and communities identify, optimize, and implement deep retrofit solutions to enhance comfort, reduce energy consumption, and lower utility costs. As the deep retrofit accelerator for Atlantic Canada, we are creating alliances to transform the building sector in Atlantic Canada.

At ReCover, we’re not just upgrading buildings, we’re creating better spaces for people to live and work.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance will play a key role in supporting ReCover’s mission by overseeing and leading the organization’s financial operations. This newly established, senior-level position requires a proactive leader with both strategic financial expertise and practical operational experience. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Finance will independently manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, while also laying the groundwork for developing an internal finance team in the future.

This opportunity is well-suited for a motivated finance professional who excels in dynamic, growth-oriented settings and is prepared to take on a diverse range of responsibilities with a high level of independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive ReCover’s comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes to ensure financial stability, optimize resource allocation, and align performance with strategic goals.
• Develop, maintain, and refine robust financial models and processes that dramatically enhance accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across the organization.
• Provide operational and strategic financial insights that serve as the analytical foundation for key decision-making by the leadership team and board.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Serve as the primary finance liaison with project teams, meticulously ensuring alignment between project budgets, reporting to government funding agreements, and overall organizational priorities.
• Manage all compliance and reporting activities for funders, lenders, and the Board of Directors, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely submissions.
• Proactively identify and resolve financial gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, proposing and implementing solutions with minimal direction.
• Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to strengthen and execute the long-term financial strategy and ensure organizational sustainability.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, along with a CPA designation or equivalent experience. They will bring extensive operational finance expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, with at least seven years of progressive financial leadership experience. Highly proficient in Excel and financial modelling tools, they will have experience with government funding programs and reporting requirements. This candidate is a confident communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights and build strong relationships across departments. Organized, proactive, and adaptable, they thrive in dynamic environments, excel at problem-solving, and can independently drive decisions while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.

No longer accepting applications. We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. We welcome your application regardless of who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

ReCover values proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can drive project success with a collaborative approach. If you’re eager to contribute to a dynamic team and take on new challenges, reach out to Andrea Murray via [e-mail] or Rose MacAuley via [e-mail].