Financial Controller

Job summary

Lead the Finance team and oversee accounting, financial operations, internal controls, and financial systems. Direct budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, reporting, audit preparation, compliance, and risk management while advising the CEO, Finance Committee, Board, and organizational partners.

Job details

We're Hiring: Financial Controller | Autism Nova Scotia Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia | Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week Are you a financial professional who enjoys bringing together strong financial stewardship, strategic thinking, and meaningful community impact? Autism Nova Scotia is looking for a Financial Controller to lead our Finance function and help support the organization's continued impact across the province. Reporting to the CEO, this role provides financial leadership, advice, and support to our CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. You'll lead and support the Finance team, oversee accounting and financial operations, and help ensure our resources, systems, and processes support the organization's mission and long-term sustainability. In this role, you will: Lead and support the Finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee financial operations, accounting, internal controls, and financial systems. Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and analysis to support sound decision-making. Coordinate audit preparation, financial compliance, and risk management. Partner with colleagues, volunteers, and Chapter representatives to support consistent financial practices across the organization. Provide financial insight and guidance to organizational leadership and the Board. What we're looking for: You bring progressive experience in accounting and financial management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of audiences. Experience leading a Finance team, managing budgets and financial reporting, and developing effective financial processes will be important to your success. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. A CPA designation or enrolment in a professional accounting program is preferred. Experience in the not-for-profit sector, including working with grants, restricted funds, and multiple program budgets, would be an asset. We're looking for someone who combines financial expertise with sound judgment, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to responsible stewardship of organizational resources. Why Autism Nova Scotia? This is an opportunity to bring your financial leadership to a mission-driven organization working to advance understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic individuals across Nova Scotia. Your work will help strengthen the financial foundations that support our programs, services, and communities. Interested in joining our team? Learn more about the opportunity and apply through our website: [Insert Autism Nova Scotia careers link] Please share this opportunity with someone who might be a great fit! #Hiring #FinancialController #FinanceJobs #NonProfitCareers #AutismNovaScotia #NovaScotiaJobs

What you’ll do

Lead the Finance team and oversee accounting, financial operations, internal controls, and financial systems. Direct budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, reporting, audit preparation, compliance, and risk management while advising the CEO, Finance Committee, Board, and organizational partners.

Requirements

Requires progressive experience in accounting and financial management, including team leadership, budget management, financial reporting, and process development, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. A degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business administration, or a related field—or equivalent education and experience—is required; a CPA designation or enrollment in a professional accounting program is preferred, and nonprofit-sector experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Accounting
• Financial Operations
• Internal Controls
• Financial Systems
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Compliance
• Risk Management
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services