Director of Finance

Confidential; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential not-for-profit organization in Halifax, NS seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations.

Reporting to the CEO and COO, this role provides strategic analysis to support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and funding reporting.

The Director will coach the finance team, manage audits, compliance, and cost controls while advancing governance and sustainable financing.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit organizations and nonprofit governance.
• Proficiency in financial reporting to boards and funders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring of finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Support board governance activities and reporting to funders.
• Prepare regular financial statements and audit readiness.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve processes.
• Oversee the accounting and finance team; coach managers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Not-for-profit environment

Board reporting

People management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Edge NXT

Job description

The client is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations in Halifax, NS. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and with accountability to the Treasurer of the Board of Directors, this role manages all financial matters and provides strategic advice and analysis to support the development of fiscal and operational plans within a not-for-profit charitable environment with a unionized model and multiple funding sources, along with their associated reporting and auditing requirements.

Responsibilities include participating on the Executive and Management Teams to support annual business planning, strategic planning, and corporate initiatives, and ensuring organizational vision is translated into short- and long-term goals connected to staff execution. The Director of Finance will help identify and implement financial-related strategies, policies, programs, and standards that support operational success and strengthen the ability to attract and retain quality employees, while coaching and mentoring both finance and nonfinancial managers to build an effective, team-based approach to finance.

The role will establish and support annual operating and capital budget processes, work with the Board and leadership teams to support board governance activities (including Finance, Audit and Risk Committee support through the Board Treasurer), and ensure timely submission of required reports and forms. Key duties also include maintaining accounting records (including payroll), preparing regular financial statements and reports to the Board and funders, ensuring annual audit preparation and compliance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, reviewing and recommending improvements to business processes, and overseeing the accounting and finance team. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and have at least 5 years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and experience with Financial Edge NXT is considered an asset.