Financial Controller

Construction Safety Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

RRSP matching after 3 months

3 weeks’ vacation

Professional development

Wellness allowance

Dog-friendly workplace

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Construction Safety Nova Scotia seeks a Financial Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, payroll, and month-end close while driving budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination. You’ll implement stronger internal controls and enhance financial systems to support the organization’s safety initiatives in Nova Scotia.

You’ll report to the Director of Finance and IT, oversee system administration, and partner with budget owners to improve financial performance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including full-cycle close.
• CPA designation strongly preferred or in CPA program.
• Experience processing payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable and payroll.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination.
• Strengthen internal controls and assist with external audits.
• Administer financial systems and contribute to system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Excel

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Do you enjoy working with numbers, identifying financialtrends, and turning complex information into practical insight? Here’s youropportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial health of anorganization dedicated to improving workplace safety across Nova Scotia’sconstruction industry.

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) is seeking aFinancial Controller to support its financial operations and long-termplanning. Reporting to the Director, Finance and IT, you’ll lead day-to-dayaccounting activities including accounts payable, payroll and benefitsadministration, month-end close, and financial reporting. You’ll also supportbudgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination while helping improve financialsystems and internal controls.

Are you ready to:

• Coordinate day-to-day finance activities acrossaccounts payable, payroll and benefits, expense management, and month-end closeto ensure work is accurate and completed on time?
• Prepare financial statements and varianceanalyses that help leadership understand financial performance and makeinformed decisions?
• Support budgeting and forecasting by workingwith the Director, Finance and IT and budget owners to monitor results andidentify opportunities for improvement?
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinateexternal audits by preparing supporting documentation and following up on auditfindings?
• Administer financial systems such as Acumaticaby managing user access and workflows while developing reports and supportingstaff?
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including anHRIS implementation with integrated payroll and benefits, accounting systemenhancements, and reviews of audit services and banking arrangements?

What success looks like:

• Financial operations are accurate and completedon time. Reliable processes support payroll, payments, and month-end close.
• Leadership receives timely financial reports andclear analysis to support budgeting and strategic decisions.
• Internal controls are applied consistently.Financial risks are identified early and audit requirements are met withcomplete documentation.
• Staff have the guidance they need to followfinance procedures and use financial systems effectively.
• Financial processes and systems continue to improve, supporting efficiency and reliable reporting.

Do you have what it takes to support CSNS finances?

You’re an analytical and dependable professional who takespride in accuracy and sound judgment. You’re comfortable working independentlyand supporting others while meeting firm deadlines. You can also explainfinancial information in plain language and help others understand what thenumbers mean.

What you bring:

Education & Experience:

A bachelor’s degree inaccounting, finance, commerce, or a related discipline, along with 5+ years ofprogressive accounting experience. This includes full-cycle accounting,month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Anequivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A CPAdesignation is strongly preferred. Candidates enrolled in the CPA ProfessionalEducation Program will also be considered.

Payroll & Financial Operations:

Experienceprocessing payroll and administering group benefits is required. This includesstatutory remittances and year-end reporting. You also have experienceoverseeing finance processes and reviewing the work of others. PayrollCompliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is an asset.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

Experiencesupporting budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and externalaudits. You can interpret financial results and explain trends in a way thatsupports sound decision-making.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in MicrosoftExcel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365. Experience with acloud-based accounting or ERP system is required, including systemadministration and report writing. Experience with Acumatica or expensemanagement platforms is an asset. Experience supporting finance or HRIS systemimplementations is also an asset.

Organization & Accountability:

Strong attentionto detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting fixeddeadlines. You take ownership of your work and maintain accurate records.

Communication & Collaboration:

Clear andprofessional communication skills. You can build positive working relationshipswith staff and leadership as well as external auditors and vendors.

Judgment & Functional Leadership:

The ability toexercise sound judgment and identify financial risks. You know when to resolveissues independently and when to elevate them. You can also set priorities andreview work to support consistent finance practices without relying on formal reportingrelationships.

Experience in a not-for-profit, member-based, or associationenvironment is an asset. Experience in the construction, safety, training, oroccupational health and safety sector is also an asset.

Why join CSNS?

At CSNS, you’ll be making an impact every single day. You’ll work with employers, tradespeople, and industry leaders to promote safety inNova Scotia’s construction sector.

From day one, you’ll be part of an organization that valuesyour contributions and the role they play in creating safer constructionworkplaces and supporting the provincial economy.

Perks of joining the CSNS Team:

• Competitivesalary and benefits. Extended health benefits begin immediately upon hireand CSNS offers 5% RRSP matching after three months.
• Threeweeks’ vacation to start, plus additional time off between Christmas andNew Year’s.
• Professionaldevelopment opportunities to support your continued growth.
• AnnualWellness Allowance of $500.
• Adog-friendly workplace.
• Flexibilityfor hybrid work arrangements with approval.
• Ateam passionate about safety and making a difference in the constructionindustry.

Application Details

CSNS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed toinclusivity and accessibility. We accommodate individuals with disabilities andother protected characteristics to support their full participation in therecruitment process and workplace.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selectedcandidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. CSNS will requireand check all employment references before presenting an offer to thesuccessful candidate.

To learn more about CSNS:

Website: www.constructionsafetyns.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConstructionSafetyNS

Instagram: www.instagram.com/constructionsafetyns/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/constructionsafetyns/