Director, Corporate Finance

Financial Strategy Budgeting & Planning

Sets the strategic direction for the development of Build Nova Scotias operating capital and revenue budgets in support of the organizations mandate and multi-year business objectives.

Oversees the preparation and submission of annual operating and capital budgets forecasts and funding requests including those requiring approval by Finance and Treasury Board.

Ensures budgets are appropriately structured and expenditures comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS/PSAB) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) government accounting requirements and Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) policies.

Engages with internal stakeholders across all business lines to review analyze and validate financial requirements and funding requests.

Enterprise Financial Advisory & Decision Support

Provides expert financial leadership and advice related to the unique diverse and complex nature of Build Nova Scotias portfolio including infrastructure delivery property and marine operations commercial assets and partnerships. Leads financial research analysis and consultation to support executive and senior management decision-making in accordance with applicable legislation policies and professional standards (PSAB/GAAP).

Advises on matters such as business cases funding strategies contract and commercial arrangements financial risk exposure and inter-portfolio budget allocations.

Corporate Policy Risk & Governance Support

Provides leadership in the development implementation and oversight of corporate financial policies frameworks and programs. Applies a constructive challenge function with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability value for money and risk-informed decision-making in a resource-constrained environment.

Identifies evaluates and mitigates key financial and operational risks and ensures the Vice President is informed of material financial implications emerging risks and mitigation strategies.

Financial Management & Team Leadership

Directs a corporate finance team responsible for budgeting forecasting accountability reporting business planning year-end processes audits and statutory reporting in a deadline-driven environment.

Establishes performance expectations builds capacity and ensures consistent high-quality financial management practices across the organization.

Executive Board & External Reporting Support

Oversees the preparation of high-quality financial briefing materials reports and analyses to support executive leadership Board of Directors and oversight bodies including materials related to estimates business planning and financial performance.

Collaborates with communications and corporate services functions to ensure financial information is accurate clear and aligned with approved messaging.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Provides oversight of the preparation of monthly quarterly and year-end financial statements supporting schedules working papers and government reporting packages.

Ensures compliance with accounting standards audit requirements and internal control frameworks including the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.

Audit & External Liaison

Serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors for the annual financial audit and other assurance engagements.

Coordinates audit activities ensures timely resolution of findings and supports continuous improvement in financial controls and reporting practices.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

University degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related discipline.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Significant progressive experience in senior financial management roles within a complex multi-stakeholder organization preferably within the public sector a Crown corporation or a capital-intensive project-based environment.

Demonstrated experience leading operating and capital budgeting multi-year financial planning forecasting and financial reporting.

Experience applying Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a complex organizational context.

Proven experience working with central agencies such as Finance and Treasury Board Government Accounting and external auditors.

Experience supporting or advising executive leadership and Boards of Directors on financial strategy risk and governance matters.

Experience leading and developing professional finance teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Knowledge & Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of public sector financial management government financial policies and legislative frameworks applicable to Crown corporations.

Advanced understanding of capital project accounting Tangible Capital Assets (TCA) and alternative delivery or partnership models (e.g. P3s).

Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial frameworks controls and reporting structures to support organizational objectives.

High level of financial analysis problem-solving and professional judgement.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to influence challenge constructively and build credibility with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear decision-ready advice.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities assess risk and support sound decision-making in a complex and evolving environment.

Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.