Financial Reporting Specialist

East Coast Credit Union • Dartmouth, NS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

East Coast Credit Union is seeking a Full-time Financial Reporting Specialist to join our team! This permanent position is well suited for an individual with experience in a financial institution and administrative expertise seeking an opportunity in a progressive and innovative organization.

East Coast Credit Union is a community-driven financial institution committed to a better banking model. A credit union is like a bank in many ways, but with cooperative ownership and special focus on people, not profits. We redefine the definition of local and bring Nova Scotians from many regions together with honest lending, savings, and investment products. Be part of an organization committed to fostering growth and empowering individuals on our team and in our East Coast community.

The Financial Reporting Specialist supports the Director of Finance by ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and providing analysis to guide decision-making. The role involves preparing financial statements, assisting with budgeting and audits, and delivering reports to internal and external stakeholders while maintaining compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. It also contributes to improving reporting processes, systems, and data, and supports initiatives such as mergers, new business lines, and system enhancements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and hold a CPA designation (or be near completion).
• Approximately 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit, preferably within a financial institution or similarly complex environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in strong technical accounting expertise, including IFRS and reporting standards.
• Adapt in complex accounting areas and accounting for provisions, FX hedging and financial instruments.
• A problem-solver with the ability to investigate variances and assess financial impacts Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with reporting tools or dashboards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process by performing reconciliations, validating financial data, and providing analytical review of results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Support the integrity of the balance sheet through the review and analysis of general ledger (GL) reconciliations and internal accounts, identifying variances, assessing underlying drivers, and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.
• Lead the clean up of the Chart of Accounts and alignment of accounting and banking systems between amalgamated entities.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations to ensure integrity of data flowing into financial reporting.
• Leads the Dividend shares and Pension, FX and ECL technical IFRS accounting.
• Ensure proper oversight and consolidation of ECCU subsidiaries and JVs.
• Support the preparation of management reporting and contributes to performance insights in collaboration with FP&A.
• Support annual budget preparation and year-end audit processes in partnership with the Director of Finance and VP, Finance & Corporate Services.
• Analyze key banking metrics, including Net Interest Margin (NIM), Loan and deposit growth, Cost drivers and operational efficiency.
• Assist with Accounting/Finance projects, recommending process improvements, automation opportunities, and policy updates.
• Act as subject matter expert and represent the Finance Department on cross-departmental projects, collaborating with business units to assess, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support effective decision-making.

Benefits

• Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community-focused team.
• Competitive compensation to commensurate with experience ($81,071.48 - $95,377.84 annually) and benefits with performance-based incentives.
• Potential for flexible work arrangements including Flex Time, Telework and compressed work week.
• Generous benefit package including a Flexible Health and Dental Plan (paid 100% by employer) and up to 9% contribution with employer match in the Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development.
• Additional employee perks include but not limited to annual wellness credit; reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and paid volunteer time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees