Financial Advisor

Our client, a stable and long-standing organization with a close-knit team, is seeking a detail-oriented and independent Financial Advisor to join their team in Dartmouth, NS.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a key role responsible for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting while providing financial advice and support to the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives with autonomy team and enjoys a mix of day-to-day accounting and strategic financial guidance.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop, recommend, and manage annual budgets and forecasts, with variance analysis and reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including invoice preparation, coding, expense reports, and payments
• Complete bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and statutory filings (HST/GST, pension, LTD)
• Manage cost recovery processes, reporting, and invoicing to federal and provincial governments
• Lead year-end processes, including audit coordination and preparation of working papers
• Administer employee benefits, pensions, and year-end payroll adjustments
• Prepare financial reports and briefing notes for committees and senior leadership
• Provide financial advice and support to organizational programs, including procurement, bids, and participant funding programs

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• CPA designation preferred; strong experience considered in lieu
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong technical skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis
• Comfortable working independently as a one-person finance function
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to balance day-to-day accounting with advisory responsibilities
• Available to start as soon as possible (flexible for candidates requiring notice)

Compensation & Work Environment:

• Salary range: $95,000 – $112,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plan contributions
• Competitive vacation and personal time policies to support work–life balance
• Hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Supportive, long-tenured team environment with strong employee retention

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at [email protected].

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

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