Financial Services Officer 1 (FIN01)
Upstaff
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Requisition: RQ00525
Department: Education and Early Childhood Development
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Start Date: 2026-04-15
Position Overview
Financial Services Officer 1 (FIN01) plays a key role in managing relationships with funded organizations and ensuring financial accountability under infrastructure funding agreements. This position is responsible for guiding stakeholders through the reconciliation process, verifying compliance, and supporting the successful financial close-out of multiple projects.
The role requires a balance of client relationship management, financial analysis, and technical accounting expertise to support approximately 41 projects through final reconciliation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for funded organizations, providing guidance and support on financial reporting and reconciliation requirements
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial documentation
- Review, analyze, and validate financial statements, expenditure reports, and supporting documentation for compliance with funding agreements
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions
- Support organizations in resolving financial reporting issues and improving submission accuracy
- Prepare and analyze budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports
- Maintain and monitor revenue and expenditure records across multiple projects
- Ensure proper accounting entries, including adjustments, accruals, and closing entries
- Develop and maintain financial reports and statistical summaries for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project timelines and financial deliverables are met
- Grade XII diploma with recognized professional accounting training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or client/account management
- Experience working with financial reconciliations, budgeting, and reporting processes
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data review
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple accounts/projects and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
This role supports multiple infrastructure-funded projects requiring detailed financial oversight and reconciliation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accountability, and successful project closure.Requirements Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data review
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple accounts/projects and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel