Manager of Finance

Meridia Recruitment Solutions; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction company in Bedford, NS, is seeking a Manager of Finance to oversee financial reporting and budgeting for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with over 5 years of experience in finance and strong skills in Excel. This role involves managing cash flow forecasting and banking relationships. If you possess a keen attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in progressive finance roles.
• Previous experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment.
• Experience in a construction/real estate environment will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various month-end and quarter-end reports for multiple companies.
• Assist with regular internal reporting to the management team.
• Manage banking relationships to ensure continual support for the company’s financial requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager of Finance

Bedford, NS

Reference # HL-CRE-8443

Since 1989, the owners of Cresco and their team have built award-winning homes and communities across Halifax. The magic of this successful family-owned company is in its collaboration with customers, partners and a loyal network of builders and trades. Cresco is known for its relentless focus on quality and artistry in building homes and developing communities such as The Ravines of Bedford South and The Parks of West Bedford.

Whether building single-family homes, multi-unit residential or commercial properties, or working through master-planned developments, Cresco has a long-term perspective on land acquisition, partnerships, community building and the innovative use of design and building principles. Now, we are thrilled to partner with Cresco as we look to bring a Manager of Finance to their dedicated team in Bedford!

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Manager of Finance is responsible for the financial reporting of multiple entities, segments, and day-to-day cash management, budgeting & forecasting, along with assisting with implementation of the companies’ strategic initiatives and growth.

Responsibilities will include :

• Prepare various month-end and quarter-end reports for multiple companies.
• Assist with regular internal reporting to the management team.
• Manage regular reporting to our Partners.
• Prepare consolidated monthly cash flow forecasts to provide management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage construction credit facilities and the preparation of the monthly cash flow forecasts for our Partners and Associate builders and communicate cash flow requirements in a timely manner.
• Manage banking relationships to ensure continual support for the company’s financial requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end files for external accountants and respond to requests as required.
• Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders for annual budgeting and business planning.
• Manage corporate credit card function.
• Ad-hoc business performance reporting.
• Support and work with the finance team to initiate new financial processes and process improvements across Cresco’s organization.

The ideal candidate will possess :

CPA designation.

5+ years of experience in progressive finance roles.

Previous experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment.

Advanced and proven abilities in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Experience in Sage Intacct or other ERP systems will be considered an asset.

Experience in a construction / real estate environment will be considered an asset.

We are looking for an experienced CPA dedicated to continuous improvement with strong attention to detail to join our client’s impressive team in Bedford. If this sounds like you, connect with us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!