Financial Services Coordinator - COR 26076

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency; Halifax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance, andp a

Pension

Vacation, holidays, sick time

Professional development and career成长

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is seeking a Financial Services Coordinator in Halifax to provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting support for corporate finance initiatives.

You will help develop annual operating and capital budgets, monitor forecasts, and contribute to year‑end processes and audits, ensuring compliance with PSAS and GAAP across our programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in accounting; 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and corporate financial systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis principles.
• Knowledge of GAAP and PSAS; strong financial controls and audit awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficient in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support development, coordination, and consolidation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts including HR/payroll costing.
• Review program budgets, forecast assumptions, and operational impacts.
• Assist with Federal/Provincial funding claims and audit requests.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and management reports.
• Analyze trends and variances; provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, GAAP and PSAS.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Reporting

Advanced Excel

GAAP/PSAS knowledge

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Commerce (accounting major)

CPA designation (or CPA student)

Tools

YARDI Voyager

Job description

Financial Services Coordinator

Corporate Services

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU Local 47 (MET)
Competition # COR 26076
Closing Date: September 11, 2026

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, the Financial Services Coordinator provides financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and corporate finance support for the organization. The position supports the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual operating and capital budgets and forecasts and assesses the financial impacts of changes in service delivery, project scope, operational requirements, and strategic initiatives.

The Financial Services Coordinator also supports corporate financial reporting, year-end financial statement preparation, audit requirements, and other corporate finance functions assigned by the Corporate Finance Manager.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in accounting plus three years' related experience.
• Several years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and corporate financial management systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis principles.
• Knowledge of GAAP, Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), financial controls, audit requirements, and reporting processes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and spreadsheet.

Nice to Have

• Experience in YARDI Voyager
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or enrollment in a CPA program.

The Fine Print

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, coordination, and consolidation of annual operating and capital budgets including briefing manual for senior leadership.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts to include human resource and payroll costing, analytics and reporting.
• Support review of program budget, forecast assumptions, and impacts of operational changes.
• Support the administration of Federal and Provincial funding programs related to Infrastructure Funding agreements to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, dashboards, and management reports.
• Analyze financial trends, variances, and performance indicators and provide recommendations.
• Support preparation of year-end working papers, account reconciliations, audit schedules, and financial statement support documentation.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests and provide supporting analysis.
• Support implementation and maintenance of financial controls, policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Participate in corporate finance projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed in compliance with Housing Agency policies, government regulations, and applicable accounting standards, including GAAP and PSAS.
• Perform other corporate finance duties and special assignments as directed by the Corporate Finance Manager.

What We Offer

• Salary: $31.12 - $36.58 hourly (TE 22)
• Schedule: 35-hour work week

Full-time permanent employees also receive:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
• Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know. If you're part of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify when applying.