Employment Opportunity
Financial Analyst - Full-Time, 1-Year (Maternity Leave) Contract Role
Rate of Pay: Pay Band 6 $78,454.16 - $98,873.73
The County of Annapolis is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, village, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.
The Financial Analyst is a comprehensive role withing the Municipality’s finance department. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for monthly bank reconciliations, capital projects, asset management, providing assistance with internal controls and policy development, financial reporting, the maintenance of financial software, and other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Expectations
Education: Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in commerce, accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Designation: Candidates with a CPA designation or working towards their designation would be preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience, with preference give to those working within a municipal government organization.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of municipal finance and accounting, including Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Requirements: Candidates must obtain a criminal records check to work for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. This position will occasionally require work outside of normal office hours including evenings and weekends.
Core Competencies
Financial Analysis Acumen: Exceptional financial analytical and report writing skills. Strong ability to understand complex financial matters.
Communication: Ability to explain complex financial matters to various personnel and facilitate public presentations.
Technologically Savvy: Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to understand and utilize financial software
Deadline for submissions: 4:00PM on July 3rd, 2026.
Please submit your application via our careers page: https://careers.risepeople.com/municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis/en
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement of Intent: Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Persons of African Descent, Black/African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities, Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically excluded communities. While we recognize the inherent difficulty of doing so, members of equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or your resume.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know through our email below.
[email protected]
(902) 532-0890
Municipality of the County of Annapolis
752 St. George St, PO Box 100
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
www.AnnapolisCounty.ca
