Department: Public Works Permanent We are currently seeking a District Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership within one of our Highway Program districts. This position supports financial operations across the Eastern District , providing financial leadership and coordination for approximately $135 million in annual maintenance and capital budgets, and leading a distributed team of Financial Services Officers and Clerks .

As District Finance

Manager, you will oversee and manage all financial and accounting functions within your assigned district, including Maintenance, Construction, Bridges, and Fleet. You will play a key leadership role in budget planning, forecasting, expenditure control, and financial reporting—ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards, and compliance with government financial policies. Your work will directly support informed decision-making at both the district and departmental level, contributing to the financial integrity and effectiveness of Nova Scotia’s highway programs.

The District Finance

Manager responsibilities include: Provide strong people leadership to a distributed team of financial professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all district offices. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure control processes across district Highway Programs. Manage a multidisciplinary financial team located across multiple offices within the district, providing leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.

This includes regular travel to district sites to support consistency, collaboration, and oversight. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability.



Provide strategic advice and financial analysis to guide resource allocation and program delivery.

Coordinate with Finance and Treasury Board (FTB) to ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards. Lead financial risk management and process improvement initiatives across the district. Ensure effective human and financial resource management while promoting diversity, inclusion, and workplace safety.

You have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, and are a Canadian Chartered Skilled Accountant (CPA) in good standing, or eligible for membership in a recognized international accounting body. You have several years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, including staff supervision and strategic planning. Proven experience with public sector financial practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards.

Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management abilities. Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams across multiple locations, with a focus on engagement, performance, and professional growth.

Experience in building positive, collaborative relationships across your organization to support shared success. Skill in managing multiple high-priority assignments under tight and often conflicting deadlines. Proficiency in SAP or other enterprise financial management systems.

A record of innovation and process improvement in financial operations.



We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

This role is primarily based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel within the province to visit sites or regional offices.

Career

Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

Salary Range: $3,571.99 - $4,465.03 Bi-Weekly Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of 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 electronic application.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

📌 District Finance Manager (Eastern) (Sydney River)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Sydney River