Financial Controller
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value characterized by community engagement focus and competitive salaries, but with lower salary range compared to market standards.
- Salary range $58K to $75K, competitive for local standards
- Focus on community involvement with financial services
- Support for professional growth and education
- Limited compensation compared to larger organizations
Pros
- Engagement with a community-focused organization
- Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs
- Opportunities for personal development and training
Cons
- Salary range may not match larger financial institutions
- Career advancement may be limited in smaller organization
Who it's for
Mid-Level • In-office
Good fit
- Mid-level finance professionals aligned with community values
- Candidates looking for stability in financial roles
- Individuals committed to personal and professional growth
Not recommended for
- Those seeking high salaries in large financial institutions
- Candidates preferring extensive remote work
- Individuals uninterested in community-oriented work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Valley Credit Union, Nova Scotia, is a full-service financial institution with 7 branch locations, 62 employees, and over $280 Million in assets. Located within the Beautiful Annapolis Valley.
Valley Credit Union has an immediate need for a Controller. This position will be based out of Valley Credit Union’s Head Office located 5682 Hwy. 1 Waterville N.S.
Salary to Commensurate Experience; $58K to $75K
Key Responsibilities (the position):
- Responsible for preparing all monthly financial reports including variance analysis.
- Responsible for preparing annual Consolidated Financial Statements and assisting in the annual audit process.
- Complete and deliver all regulatory reports as required throughout the year.
- Establish and maintain controls over financial reporting to ensure complete segregation of duties and appropriate review.
- Manage and support the in-house payables department to ensure completeness and accuracy of all vendor payments and requirements.
- Update and manage monthly internal reports and prepare commentary for discussion with all branches and other stakeholders.
- Develop and manage forecasting tools to provide insight and analysis of future liquidity.
- Prepare the annual budget for the organization and provide monthly insight into variances.
- Assist the VP Finance with other projects as required.
Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- 5-7 years’ experience in a Finance Department showing increasing levels of responsibility.
- Degree or College Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- CPA Designation or enrollment in the CPA program would be considered an asset.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and troubleshoot issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of the monthly reporting cycle and the various components within the process.
- The ability to clearly articulate problems and solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
We offer…
- Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community-focused team.
- Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits with performance-based incentives
- Generous benefit package including a Flexible Health and Dental Plan and up to 6% contribution with employer match in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Additional employee perks include but not limited to wellness credit; and reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and no service fee banking.
We are an equal opportunity employer, all persons regardless of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, will be considered, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in joining a team that believes in going the extra mile! Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications to Human Resources at hr@valleycreditunion.com quoting job number VCU-01-C-2024
