Permanent, Full-Time
Location: St. John’s, NL or Dartmouth, NS
We are currently seeking an eager and experienced individual in our Accounting and Finance Department to join our growing team in the position of Finance Manager, Joint Ventures. This role will ideally be based in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, however, may be situated in our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office, depending on the successful incumbent.
The Finance Manager contributes to the growth of Horizon Maritime’s joint venture partnerships in an entrepreneurial environment by providing timely and accurate financial reporting, oversight of accounting controls, and expedient forecasting and financial management.
The Finance Manager reports to Horizon Maritime’s Director of Finance, and has responsibilities to the business leaders of the joint ventures, primarily Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services Ltd.
The role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, requiring the individual to be involved in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (ASPE), audit support, as well as preparation of schedules required to achieve timely and accurate financial close. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for all budgeting and forecasting duties of the Company’s joint ventures, include bi-weekly cash flow forecasting and annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
The Finance Manager will support business leaders by providing financial analysis for operations and commercial activity, coordinating billings to clients, and implementing project cost control to enable timely, accurate funding of projects through claims mechanisms resulting from government grants and loans related for innovation projects.
As a senior member of the Finance and Accounting team, the Finance Manager will advise, evaluate and assist with financial plans, modelling and strategy development. In summary, the role will be responsible overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the joint ventures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- CPA designation with a minimum 2-5 years experience in an accounting role (candidates with equivalent experience and relevant education may be considered)
- Experience in full cycle accounting, financial reporting and forecasting preferred
- Willingness to perform both strategic and transactional duties
- Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role
- High level of attention to detail in all areas of work
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Able to work well under pressure, prioritize, and meet set deadlines
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
- Strong project management skills and the ability to produce quality work within tight timeframes
- Experience assisting with audits performed by external audit firms would be an asset
- Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel; Ability to adapt to and learn new software
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history in Canada, and/or working experience with Indigenous businesses would be considered an asset
This role will ideally suit an individual who is interested in learning, gaining a breadth of experience and exposure in accounting and finance, and not shy to “roll up their sleeves” to meet the challenges of the role and company. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their covering letter and resume to resumes@horizonmaritime.com. Inquiries may be directed to Lena.fine@horizonmaritime.com should you have any questions.