Financial Analyst

David Aplin Recruiting; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services organization is seeking a Senior Financial Services Officer to join their finance team in Halifax on a 4–4.5 month contract. This role involves maintaining the general ledger, managing accounts payable, and supporting year-end financial reporting. Candidates should have 5–8 years of accounting or finance experience and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive package of $65,000–$75,000 annually and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in professional services or legal environments.
• Strong understanding of financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare month-end financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing.
• Serve as the primary banking contact, ensuring financial accuracy.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Financial statements

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our client, a growing professional services organization operating at the intersection of legal and corporate services, is seeking an experiencedSenior Financial Services Officer / Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Halifax, NS on a 4–4.5 month contract.

This role will provide critical support during a peak operational period, including T4 processing, fiscal year-end, and audit preparation. The successful candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment where collaboration and accuracy are key.

Benefits & Perks

• Contract length:4–4.5 months (Target start: March)
• Compensation:$65,000–$75,000 annualized (approximately$35/hour)
• Hybrid work environment (in Halifax, Nova Scotia)
• Standard hours:8:30am–4:30pm
• Opportunity to work closely with a long-tenured CFO in a collaborative finance team
• Exposure to a complex, multi-location organization experiencing ongoing growth

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare month-end financial statements
• Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing and payments
• Serve as the primary banking contact, including:
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Cash flow management and overdraft avoidance
  • Ensuring service offices are adequately funded
• Prepare and submit HST rebates
• Support year-end financial reporting and tax form preparation
• Perform trust accounting
• Provide backup payroll supportas needed
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Partner closely with theCFOon day-to-day financial operations
• Work withinSage, a case management system, and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• Experience in professional services or legal environments is an asset but not required
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — this is a high-touch role with frequent internal and external interaction
• Hands-on, adaptable, and collaborative with an “all hands on deck” mindset

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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