Director, Finance

Director, Finance, Provident10

St. John’s, NL

Are you a strategic, forward thinking finance leader ready to drive financial excellence, strengthen organizational performance, and make a lasting impact on the retirement security of thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians?

The Company

Some would say we’re in the pension business. We like to say we’re in the people business. One that focuses on creating an inclusive and diverse culture for everyone who comes through our doors. One that puts our 68,000 members at the heart of everything we do because they deserve nothing less than a secure, stable future to build upon. One that can include YOU.

Provident10 is the largest pension plan in Newfoundland and Labrador and one of the largest pension plans in Atlantic Canada - representing 1 in 8 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Our team proudly oversees the pension administration and investment management of the over $13 billion Public Service Pension Plan Fund. Future Focused. People Centric. The foundation for our vision. For us that means creating a seamless experience for members and a positive culture for our employees; ensuring the organization remains efficient and agile, as we continue to make smart investments for growth – all while embracing technology and ensuring a consistent experience for our members.

The Role

The Director, Finance is accountable for the leadership, management, and integrity of the corporate and investment fund finance function, including financial reporting, planning, controls, investment accounting, and transaction processing. The role ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, robust internal controls, and compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements., The Director, Finance supports organizational decision-making through financial analysis and planning and provides operational leadership across all finance activities. The role serves as the primary internal authority on financial management and stewardship, while contributing to enterprise planning and supporting Board and committee reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management & Reporting: Oversees corporate and fund financial reporting, including fund accounting requirements and related financial statement preparation. Leads the preparation of quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Oversees the financial close process, including general ledger integrity and reconciliations. Provides financial analysis and insights to support organizational performance and decision-making.

• Investment Fund Accounting & Oversight: Leads the organization’s investment accounting and financial reporting activities for the pension fund. Oversees portfolio reconciliation, investment valuation, performance reporting controls, and the integrity of investment-related financial information. Maintains oversight of investment accounting systems, private market reporting, management and performance fee monitoring, and foreign tax recovery activities. Ensures investment accounting processes are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Supports Board and committee reporting by providing analysis and insights on investment-related financial matters.

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Leads the annual budgeting process, including the development, consolidation, and monitoring of both corporate and investment fund budgets. Works collaboratively with department leaders. Oversees ongoing forecasting activities, monitors financial performance through variance analysis and provides recommendations to support long-term financial planning and sustainability analysis.

• Controls, Compliance & Risk Management: Establishes and maintains a strong internal control framework. Ensures compliance with legislative, regulatory, and accounting requirements. Maintains oversight of applicable tax compliance, reporting, and related advisory requirements. Leads external audit processes and coordinates responses to audit findings. Develops and maintains financial policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

• Operational Finance Leadership: Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the finance function. Ensures efficient and effective financial processes and identifies opportunities for improvement and automation. Maintains oversight of cash management, financial transactions, and organizational financial resources. Ensures appropriate segregation of duties and transactional controls across all finance activities.

• Stakeholder Support & Advisory: Supports in the development of Board and committee materials, including Audit & Finance Committee reporting. Provides financial guidance and decision support to leaders across the organization. Acts as a key liaison with external auditors and other financial stakeholders.

• People Leadership: Leads, develops, and mentors the finance team. Establishes clear performance expectations and supports professional development. Ensures appropriate resourcing and capability to meet current and future organizational needs.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative, member-focused leader who excels at breaking down silos and building high-performing cross-functional partnerships. You bring a track record of engaging diverse stakeholders, aligning priorities, and making thoughtful decisions that support the broader goals of Provident10. As a trusted advisor, you develop innovative, practical solutions to complex challenges while maintaining an unwavering commitment to service excellence and member needs.

You bring a strong foundation in financial reporting, governance, and stewardship, complemented by experience leading complex finance functions and supporting sound organizational decision making. Ideally, you have exposure to pension plans, institutional investment operations, fund accounting, or other complex investment environments. You understand the importance of robust financial controls, accurate investment reporting, effective oversight of external service providers, and the financial stewardship required to support a large long-term investment fund.

You foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas, sharing leading practices, and empowering others to think differently. Highly accountable and results-driven, you set clear goals, adapt resources and priorities effectively, and persist through obstacles to achieve outcomes. You communicate progress transparently, remove barriers to success, and inspire teams to deliver sustainable results that create value for members, customers, stakeholders, and the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will be used to compare candidates.

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and controls, and audit management.
• Experience with pension plans, institutional investment management, investment fund accounting and reporting, investment operations, custodial arrangements, private-market investments, or other large and complex investment portfolios is considered a strong asset.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and finance operations

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with experience supporting senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Knowledge / Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Expertise in internal controls, audit processes, and financial governance.