Director of Finance

The Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) protects the public by regulating licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, nurse practitioners, and registered midwives across Nova Scotia.

As the largest health profession regulator in Atlantic Canada, NSNMR is entering a pivotal stage in its evolution. Building on the transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act and the integration of nursing and midwifery regulation, the organization is focused on strengthening its operational foundations, modernizing systems and processes, advancing data-informed decision making, and positioning itself as a leading regulator within the region.

To support this important work, NSNMR is seeking a Director of Finance.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and collaborative finance leader to contribute to an organization dedicated to public protection and regulatory excellence. The Director of Finance will help guide the organization's long-term financial sustainability while providing the financial insight, stewardship, and leadership required to support informed decision-making, effective governance, and organizational success.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Services, the Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight for NSNMR's financial operations, planning, reporting, audit, risk management, and internal controls. As a member of the leadership team, the Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, providing strategic financial guidance that supports effective decision-making, strong governance, and long-term organizational sustainability. Working closely with leaders across the organization, the Director helps ensure financial resources are aligned with strategic priorities and supports a culture of accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading NSNMR's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to support organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Providing strategic financial advice and analysis to support executive and Board decision-making, governance, and resource allocation.
• Overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, investments, cash management, audit, and financial reporting.
• Ensuring effective financial controls, compliance practices, and risk management frameworks are in place to safeguard organizational resources.
• Supporting organizational planning and performance by translating financial information into meaningful insights for leaders across the organization.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with the Board, auditors, financial institutions, and other external partners.
• Leading and developing the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic and accomplished finance leader with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and progressive experience leading finance functions within complex organizations. You bring expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, risk management, and internal controls, along with experience providing financial advice and insight to senior leaders and Boards.

You combine strong financial stewardship with sound business judgment and a collaborative leadership style. Comfortable navigating complexity and change, you use financial insight to support decision-making, long-term planning, and organizational sustainability.

An effective communicator and relationship builder, you excel at translating complex financial information into practical insights and building trusted partnerships with colleagues, executives, Board members, and external stakeholders. Experience in a regulated, healthcare, public sector, or not-for-profit environment would be considered an asset.

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply by visiting our website https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17866390385010000008wjg. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Daniella Sam at [email protected] or Erin MacDonald at [email protected].

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

The Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator is committed to being an organization where diversity and different perspectives are valued. They strive to be an organization that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the communities and organizations they serve and encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of a traditionally marginalized community.

KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or communicate your needs to our team.