Director Of Finance Nova Scotia

Lead province-wide finance operations in Halifax with CPA expertise, strategic advice, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management responsibilities. Regular travel is required.As Director of Finance with Nova Scotia’s Department of Opportunities and Social Development, you will guide complex financial operations. You will advise executive leaders, strengthen controls, support program decisions, and lead a geographically distributed team. The work connects financial management with services supporting Nova Scotians.Key Responsibilities:
Advise executive leaders with clear financial options, risks, and recommendationsLead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and cost-pressure managementStrengthen controls, risk management, reporting, and policy complianceDevelop a geographically distributed finance teamImprove processes, systems, and service deliveryRequirements:
Designated Chartered Professional Accountant credentialProgressively responsible financial operations and people leadership experienceExperience briefing executives on complex financial issuesExperience with controls, accountability, and risk managementAbility to apply accounting standards and financial policyBring CPA leadership, sound judgment, and financial operations expertise to support accountable services across Nova Scotia.
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