Financial Lead, The Halifax Tides FC
Location: 202 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth, NS
About Us
Halifax Tides FC has officially kicked off its inaugural season as a founding member of the Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. With league play underway as of April 2025, the Tides are proud to represent Halifax on the national stage.
Fuelled by the passion of our East Coast community, Halifax Tides FC is committed to empowering women in sport, creating opportunity, and delivering unforgettable matchday experiences. Our mission goes beyond the pitch—we’re building a culture of inclusion, leadership, and lasting impact.
This is more than soccer. It’s a movement rooted in unity, driven by purpose, and ready to reshape the future of Canadian sport. The tides have turned- and we’re just getting started.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the club president, The Financial Lead will be responsible for driving the financial strategy, operations, and reporting for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards. This role provides both strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational execution, supporting the executive team, partnering with external advisors (including KPMG), and managing all day-to-day accounting functions including operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Planning
• Support executive team to develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling support.
• Advise on capital structure, funding strategies, and investment opportunities.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Deliver accurate, quarterly financial reports and insights to stakeholders (leverage accounting software, and liaison with financial services partner KPMG)
• Support month end activities and budget reconciliation
• Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and operational metrics to inform decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP or other relevant financial standards.
• Liaison with CRA and KPMG on corporate filings
Cash Flow & Risk Management
• Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and manage liquidity.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation strategies.
Operational Finance
• Oversee accounting, controls, and internal financial processes.
• Partner with department leads to improve financial discipline and accountability.
• Support pricing, cost analysis, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for all book keeping activities:
• Leveraging Sage accounting system to record all financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Mange bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger
• Process Payroll
Qualifications:
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage) and financial modeling tools.
• Experience working with or within professional services (e.g., KPMG, CRA) is an asset.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills.