Posted 6 days ago
Director, Finance
@ NB Energy and Utilities Board / Commission de l'énergie et des services publics du N.-B.
Saint John, New Brunswick
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Overview
NB Energy and Utilities Board is hiring a Director, Finance in Saint John, New Brunswick, on a permanent full-time basis at $131,000 to $139,000 a year. The role leads financial planning, budgeting, reporting, controls, audit and regulatory cost allocation, advises the Board and CEO, and oversees procurement, facilities and IT. The posting asks for a university degree, a professional accounting designation and 8+ years of financial management experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
- Oversee regulatory funding and sector cost allocation
- Establish procurement policies and contract controls
- Oversee facilities, leases and physical assets
- Provide strategic oversight of IT and cybersecurity
Requirements summary:
- University degree in accounting, finance or business
- Recognized professional accounting designation
- 8+ years of progressive financial management experience
- Experience leading teams and corporate operations
- Experience with procurement, contracts, facilities or IT governance
- Public sector or regulatory experience an asset
Tools & skills
Risk managementLeadershipFinancial planningBudget managementReportingRegulatory complianceProcurementContract managementComputer technologyCybersecurityPolicy developmentFinancial managementFinancial reportingCommunication skills
Benefits mentioned
Wellness
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Professional accounting designation |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance, Business administration |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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NB Energy and Utilities Board / Commission de l'énergie et des services publics du N.-B.
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Job description
Permanent Full Time
Location: Saint John, New Brunswick
Competition number: HR-202603
Salary Range: $131,000 - $139,000 annually
Closing date: December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic time)
The Opportunity
The New Brunswick Electricity and Utilities Board is seeking a Director, Finance to play a central role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting operational effectiveness, and ensuring the organization has the resources and capabilities to fulfill its mandate. This is a unique opportunity to support the organization's financial strategy by providing expert advice to the Board and CEO, strengthening financial governance and long-term planning and ensuring resources are managed effectively to support the Board's public-interest mandate.
Responsibilities
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal which regulates the industries and utilities under its jurisdiction. More information on the Board can be obtained at: http://www.nbeub.ca.
How To Apply
If this challenging role and the opportunity to join a dynamic organization meet your career objectives, please submit your resume online by clicking "Apply" on or before December 9, 2026.
While we appreciate the interest of those who submit an expression of interest, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.
About New Brunswick Energy And Utilities Board
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi-judicial board charged with regulating public utilities.
The Energy and Utilities Board is made up of a Chair, Vice Chair and three Board members.
Location: Saint John, New Brunswick
Competition number: HR-202603
Salary Range: $131,000 - $139,000 annually
Closing date: December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Atlantic time)
The Opportunity
The New Brunswick Electricity and Utilities Board is seeking a Director, Finance to play a central role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting operational effectiveness, and ensuring the organization has the resources and capabilities to fulfill its mandate. This is a unique opportunity to support the organization's financial strategy by providing expert advice to the Board and CEO, strengthening financial governance and long-term planning and ensuring resources are managed effectively to support the Board's public-interest mandate.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice to the Board and CEO, contribute to organizational planning and risk management, and lead and develop a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Lead the development and implementation of effective administrative policies, processes and systems that support organizational efficiency and service delivery.
- Provide leadership and oversight of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, financial controls, risk management and audit activities, ensuring sound financial leadership and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Oversee regulatory funding requirements, sector cost allocation, assessments and financial arrangements to support the organization's statutory mandate.
- Establish and oversee procurement policies, practices and controls to promote transparency, efficient use of resources, compliance and effective contract management.
- Oversee facilities, leases, physical assets and related services to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient operations.
- Provide strategic oversight of information technology planning, investments, service delivery, cybersecurity risk management and external technology providers.
- Lead corporate services planning, resource allocation, policy development, operational improvements and business continuity.
- A university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.
- A recognized professional accounting designation.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including leadership responsibility for budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls and financial planning.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing financial and corporate operations.
- Experience with procurement, contract management, facilities or information technology governance.
- Knowledge of financial governance, risk management, accounting standards and audit requirements.
- Experience in the public sector or regulatory environment would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in both English and French is an asset.
- Work on complex, high-impact issues in the public interest.
- Consistent, predictable schedule that supports work-life balance.
- Opportunities to support career growth through professional development and training.
- A comprehensive benefits package including the New Brunswick Public Service Benefit Plans, a Wellness Reimbursement Program, employer-paid parking and more.
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal which regulates the industries and utilities under its jurisdiction. More information on the Board can be obtained at: http://www.nbeub.ca.
How To Apply
If this challenging role and the opportunity to join a dynamic organization meet your career objectives, please submit your resume online by clicking "Apply" on or before December 9, 2026.
While we appreciate the interest of those who submit an expression of interest, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.
About New Brunswick Energy And Utilities Board
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board is an independent quasi-judicial board charged with regulating public utilities.
The Energy and Utilities Board is made up of a Chair, Vice Chair and three Board members.
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