Director of Finance

Full-Time Position: Director of Finance

Industry: Not-for-Profit, Long Term Care

Location: Hillside Pines, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Hillside Pines has an immediate opening for a Director of Finance. Hillside Pinesis a person-first long-term care facility located in the beautiful South Shore areaof Nova Scotia. Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater, we offer opportunities formeaningful work as part of a team creating the future of long-term care.

Position Summary

Reportingto the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Finance will lead the home’sfinance function while serving as a trusted business partner to seniorleadership. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversightand will play a key role in shaping the home’s financial future.

The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, maintenance ofaccounting, payroll and budgeting systems, including financial management,financial reporting, internal control, budgeting, and forecasting. In addition,they are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely production of statementsand analysis to keep Hillside Pines on target financially and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Ensure accurate accounting records, internal controls, and compliance with generallyaccepted accounting principles, government regulations, and fundingrequirements.
- Prepareand present monthly financial statements and analysis to the CEO and Board ofDirectors.
- Leadthe annual budgeting process and coordinate year-end audits and externalreporting requirements.
- Overseepayroll administration, employee benefit programs, pension contributions, andstatutory remittances.
- Manageresident billing, trust accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, andcapital project accounting.
- Ensurecompliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Workers' Compensation Board (WCB),insurance,



and other regulatory obligations.
- Developand maintain financial, payroll, and administrative policies and procedures.
- Collaboratewith leaders across the organization to support operational planning, financialstewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participateas a member of the senior leadership team and support the organization'smission, values, and commitment to quality care.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor'sdegree in accounting or business administration.
- CPAdesignation, active and in good standing (preferred but not mandatory)
- Mustbe bondable and able to provide relevant documents
- Minimumof 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, includingleadership responsibility.
- Advancedknowledge of Sage 300 computerized accounting programs, and other softwareprograms related to payroll (Payworks), Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strongexperience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and businesspartnering.
- Solidunderstanding of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls,and cash management.
- Demonstratedsuccess leading process improvements, systems implementations, or automationinitiatives.
- Experiencepartnering with senior leadership and/or a Board of Directors.
- Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented approach and theability to thrive in a team-focused workplace.
- Provenability to thrive in a busy and sometimes high-pressure office setting whileworking independently and meeting deadlines.
- Ensuresthe privacy and dignity of residents, families and staff are protected andinformation treated in confidence.

Hoursof Work

-Monday to Friday 8-4 with occasional evenings related to elder functions.

WorkLocation

In Person

Hiring Manager’s Note

We’re looking forsomeone who is both strategic and hands-on — a finance leader who wants tounderstand how the Home operates, build strong relationships across theleadership team, and help shape the next chapter of financial and operationalgrowth within the Home.

📌 Director of Finance (Bridgewater)
🏢 Hillside Pines
📍 Bridgewater