Director of Finance and Administration

12Neighbours Community Inc.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Fredericton is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to ensure financial health and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in finance leadership, holds a CPA designation, and has experience in HR and operational management. This role offers a competitive salary, three weeks paid vacation, and health benefits, with a start date of September 1, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Three weeks paid vacation

Health benefits (80% employer-covered)

Flexibility and purpose-driven work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance leadership.
• Experience managing HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Ability to think proactively and lead from both the strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial dashboards.
• Build administrative systems and internal policies.
• Oversee facility-related contracts and asset tracking.

Skills

Strategic finance

Operational leadership

HR oversight

Facilities & vendor management

Fund & grant management

Education

CPA designation or equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Budgeting tools

Job description

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a Director of Finance and Administration who will ensure the financial health and operational efficiency of our organization. This is a leadership role that requires a proactive strategist who can implement systems, streamline operations, and build financial infrastructure to support our growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Finance:Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial dashboards. Lead monthly financial reporting and ensure audit readiness.
• Operational Leadership:Build administrative systems and internal policies that increase clarity, consistency, and sustainability across teams.
• HR Oversight:Manage payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and internal HR practices with care and confidentiality.
• Facilities & Vendor Management:Oversee facility-related contracts, asset tracking, and office operations.
• Fund & Grant Management:Track funder commitments, oversee compliance, and coordinate grant reporting.
• Organizational Systems:Drive improvements in cross-functional workflows, ensuring our back-end systems support our mission delivery.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 5+ years in finance leadership.
• CPA designation or equivalent experience in accounting/financial oversight
• Experience managing HR, payroll, and benefits systems
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, budgeting tools, and operational SOPs
• Ability to think proactively and lead from both the strategic and operational levels
• A commitment to community, empathy, and the mission of 12 Neighbours

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Three (3) weeks paid vacation annually
• Health benefits (80% employer-covered)
• Flexibility and purpose-driven work culture

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter [e-mail] 14, 2025.

The position aims to startSeptember 1, 2025.