Director of Finance

KBRS; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, audit, risk management and internal controls. You will partner with senior leadership and the Board to drive governance and long-term sustainability.

KBRS will support the recruitment process and ensure accessibility, with CPA designation and strategic financial leadership required to translate financial data into actionable decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and experience leading finance in complex organizations.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to advise senior leadership and Boards with financial insight.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support governance and decision-making.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, investments, cash management, audit and reporting.
• Ensure strong financial controls and risk management practices.
• Translate financial data into insights for leaders across the organization.
• Build relationships with Board, auditors, banks and external partners.
• Develop and mentor the finance team and foster accountability.

Connaissances

Financial forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Formation

CPA designation

Description du poste

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Services, the Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight for NSNMR's financial operations, planning, reporting, audit, risk management, and internal controls. As a member of the leadership team, the Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, providing strategic financial guidance that supports effective decision-making, strong governance, and long-term organizational sustainability. Working closely with leaders across the organization, the Director helps ensure financial resources are aligned with strategic priorities and supports a culture of accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading NSNMR's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to support organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Providing strategic financial advice and analysis to support executive and Board decision-making, governance, and resource allocation.
• Overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, investments, cash management, audit, and financial reporting.
• Ensuring effective financial controls, compliance practices, and risk management frameworks are in place to safeguard organizational resources.
• Supporting organizational planning and performance by translating financial information into meaningful insights for leaders across the organization.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with the Board, auditors, financial institutions, and other external partners.
• Leading and developing the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic and accomplished finance leader with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and progressive experience leading finance functions within complex organizations. You bring expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, risk management, and internal controls, along with experience providing financial advice and insight to senior leaders and Boards.

You combine strong financial stewardship with sound business judgment and a collaborative leadership style. Comfortable navigating complexity and change, you use financial insight to support decision-making, long-term planning, and organizational sustainability.

An effective communicator and relationship builder, you excel at translating complex financial information into practical insights and building trusted partnerships with colleagues, executives, Board members, and external stakeholders. Experience in a regulated, healthcare, public sector, or not-for-profit environment would be considered an asset.

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

The Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator is committed to being an organization where diversity and different perspectives are valued. They strive to be an organization that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the communities and organizations they serve and encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of a traditionally marginalized community.

KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or communicate your needs to our team.