Manager, Finance and Corporate Services

Position Title Manager, Finance and Corporate Services

Department Name Corporate Services

Reports to CEO

Version Dated September 21, 2026

About Advantage St. John’s Inc.

Advantage St. John’s is the investment attraction agency established by the City of St. John’s, the Town of Conception Bay South, and the Town of Paradise. Its mission is to amplify economic growth by enhancing investment and talent attraction, supporting business retention and expansion, and advancing economic development opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital region.

Position Summary

The Manager, Finance and Corporate Services provides financial management, corporate services, and operational oversight to support the effective administration and long-term sustainability of Advantage St. John’s. The Manager leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll coordination, procurement controls, contribution agreement administration, funding research, grant applications, internal controls, and the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements for the CEO and Board of Directors. This position ensures the Agency’s financial resources, systems, records, policies, and processes are managed with accuracy, accountability, compliance, and sound judgment.

In addition to leading the finance and corporate services portfolio, the Manager supervises the Executive Assistant and provides oversight across human resources, governance, risk management, information systems, property management, records management, privacy, and administrative functions. The Manager also contributes directly to Advantage St. John’s investment attraction mandate by providing financial intelligence related to taxes, incentives, funding programs, and business conditions in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, and working collaboratively with the CEO, staff, partners, funders, and stakeholders to advance organizational and regional economic development priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Accountability

• Lead the Agency’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and year-end processes in accordance with accounting standards, funding agreements, government requirements, and organizational policies.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements, reports, and supporting analysis for review by the CEO and presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Provide financial advice, analysis, and guidance to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors, to support informed decision-making
• Coordinate the development, approval, and ongoing monitoring of annual operating and project budgets in collaboration with directors, funding partners, and the Board.
• Oversee day-to-day financial administration, including invoicing, accounts receivable, payment tracking, collections, deposits, and related follow-up to support timely and accurate cash flow management.
• Coordinate payroll administration and employee-related financial processes, including payroll inputs, benefits remittances, vacation or leave tracking inputs, expense claims, and liaison with external payroll or benefits providers as required.
• Administer procurement and purchasing controls by supporting requisitions, purchase approvals, vendor set-up, purchase orders, invoice verification, contract documentation, and compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and secure financial records, including filing, document retention, audit support materials, banking records, remittance documentation, and confidential financial information.
• Ensure effective internal controls, financial policies, and processes are established, documented, consistently applied, and regularly reviewed.

Grant and Funding Management

• Research and monitor municipal, provincial, federal, and partner funding programs to identify opportunities that align with the Agency’s mandate, strategic priorities, operations, and project needs.
• Prepare and coordinate funding applications, proposals, business cases, supporting budgets, workplans, cash flow projections, and required documentation in collaboration with internal staff, funding agencies, and organizational partners.
• Maintain awareness of eligibility criteria, program deadlines, application requirements, reporting obligations, and funding conditions to support timely and compliant submissions.
• Administer contribution agreements and related project files, including tracking approved activities, eligible expenditures, milestones, deliverables, amendments, payments, and compliance requirements.
• Support project reporting, reimbursement claims, financial reconciliations, variance explanations, and funder communications to ensure obligations are met accurately and on schedule.

Governance, Risk, and Human Resources

• Provide advice on financial, operational, human resource, governance, and risk matters.
• Serve as Advantage St. John’s designated ATIPPA Coordinator, leading compliance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, managing access requests, privacy matters, and serving as the primary liaison with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
• Develop and oversee policies, procedures, and best practices related to privacy, records management, information governance, retention schedules, and the protection of confidential information.
• Prepare policies, and recommendations for the CEO and Board of Directors regarding access, privacy, records management, and information governance matter.
• Manage the Agency’s insurance requirements and related risk management practices, ensuring appropriate coverage, regulatory compliance, and organizational safeguards are maintained
• Promptly communicate significant, contentious, or emerging financial, operational, human resource, legal, or reputational issues to the CEO.
• Ensure human resource practices are consistent with organizational policies, employment legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and best practices.
• Supervise, support, and provide direction to the Executive Assistant, including work planning, priority setting, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Maintain appropriate personnel policies, procedures, records, and confidentiality safeguards.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Property Management and Information Systems

• Ensure compliance with lease obligations and serve as the primary liaison with property management representatives regarding lease renewals, facility operations, maintenance, and office upkeep.
• Oversee office accommodation, equipment, services, safety, security, and business continuity requirements in collaboration with the Executive Assistant.
• Oversee information technology, telecommunications, software, cybersecurity, data protection, and related vendor relationships to ensure systems are reliable, secure, and appropriate for the Agency’s needs.
• Plan and coordinate technology improvements that strengthen administrative efficiency, collaboration, business continuity, and information security.
• Ensure appropriate access controls, backup practices, equipment management, and technology-related policies are maintained.

Investment Attraction Support

• Collaborate with the CEO, the Director of Economic Growth, and other team members to advance qualified investment leads, provide responsive investor support, prepare for investment attraction events, and execute investment attraction projects.
• Apply financial expertise to support investor and business client inquiries by providing research, analysis, and intelligence on relevant tax considerations, incentive programs, funding supports, and financial advantages available in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Support the procurement processes and coordination of cross-functional project teams and external consultants to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with funding and organizational requirements.

Education and Experience

• A university degree in business, commerce, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A recognized professional accounting designation, such as CPA, is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of progressive management or leadership experience, including responsibility for financial management and staff supervision.
• Experience managing annual operating and project budgets exceeding $1 million.
• Experience with non-profit, public-sector, or government-funded financial reporting and contribution agreements is considered an asset.
• Experience in finance, human resources, privacy, information technology, risk management, governance, and policy development.

Additional Requirements and Competencies

• Strong financial acumen, judgment, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, relationship-management, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, personnel, client, and organizational information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and financial, payroll, client relationship management, and information management systems.
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and regional mandate of Advantage St. John’s.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Compensation

Advantage St. John’s offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including group health, life and dental coverage, a matching group retirement savings program, and professional development. The office is located in downtown St. John’s and includes parking. Advantage St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Apply

Applications should be emailed to info@advantagestjohns.ca with the subject line Application – Manager, Finance and Corporate Services. Thank you to all that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.