Our client, Clarke Inc. is a leading real estate company engaged in the development, ownership, and management of a diversified portfolio of commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use properties Clarke’s objective is to maximize shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation, identifying undervalued or underperforming assets, and driving long-term value creation.

Clarke’s real estate portfolio continues to evolve and includes significant holdings across multiple asset classes, including hotels, residential developments, office and commercial properties, and a growing investment portfolio, including:

- Over 1,400 residential units in both construction and development.
- Over 50 office and commercial properties throughout Canada, the United States and Ireland.
- 22 hotels across Canada owned or managed.
- Residential and transportation operating businesses.
- Commercial to residential conversions.
- $130M+ investment portfolio (active and passive).

We are excited to be partnering with Clarke in the search for a Director of Financial Reporting to join their team in Halifax, NS. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Reporting will provide leadership and oversight for the Company’s financial accounting and public-company financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, securities regulations, and internal control requirements.

This role is heavily focused on external financial reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, and audit coordination. Working within a lean and collaborative finance team, the Director will also contribute to valuation work, technical accounting matters, internal controls, and special projects. Candidates with an entrepreneurial, flexible mindset who are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment will be well suited to this role.

This position is full time in-office and is based out of the Bayers Lake office in Halifax, NS.

Lead and manage various projects.
Lead and mentor corporate finance and accounting personnel within a team environment.




Review and oversee the 52-109 certification process and testing.
Review and oversee property-level accounting across office, hotel, and residential real estate assets.
Assistance with other value-add projects and initiatives.
Preparation and review of various corporate department budgets and annual consolidated budgets and business plan.
Lead complex fair value analyses on a quarterly basis, including valuation methodologies, key assumptions, third-party valuation coordination, and related disclosures.
Lead technical accounting research and preparation of memos for complex transactions.
Assist with business combinations, including purchase price allocations and business acquisition reports.
Strong financial reporting and accounting skills, with a strong knowledge of IFRS, consolidations, and public company reporting requirements, with a genuine interest in financial reporting.
Public-company experience, or current experience in an assurance firm with a strong public-company client portfolio, strongly preferred.
Experience in real estate or asset-intensive businesses considered a strong asset.
Ability and desire to work autonomously on some projects while collaborating with a team on others.
Ability to manage people, provide performance reviews, and mentor staff.
Experience with leading projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
This is an exciting opportunity for a financial reporting professional seeking a senior, hands-on role within a growing and dynamic public company!

To express interest in this prospect please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
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📌 Financial Analysis & Reporting Manager (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia