Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is an important leader in the Business Office and provides essential financial and administrative support to ensure the accurate processing of transactions, adherence to school policies, and the overall financial health of Rothesay Netherwood School. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this role leads the Business Office team and oversees the School's daily financial operations.
Employment Term: Full-time, permanent
 
Founded in 1877, Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) is a co-educational boarding and day school for Grades 6 to 12 that offers unique and exceptional world-class learning experiences in a safe, caring, and inclusive school community. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students are empowered to embrace their individuality while pursuing the greater good. We are a proud IB World School and a member of Round Square. RNS is a leading independent school with nearly 150 years of experience providing educational excellence for students from Atlantic Canada, across Canada, and around the world. 
 
Job Overview
 
The Finance Manager is an important leader in the Business Office and provides essential financial and administrative support to ensure the accurate processing of transactions, adherence to school policies, and the overall financial health of Rothesay Netherwood School. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this role leads the Business Office team and oversees the School's daily financial operations. 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Business Office Leadership
  • Manage the Business Office team
  • Create, review and optimize business office operational workflows and deliverables in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations
  • Effectively lead the administrative personnel, including goal setting and performance management
  • Oversee student billing and accounts, including tuition billing and fees
Tuition & Fee Management
  • Accounts receivables collection in line with the School’s policies and procedures
  • Resolve complex parental escalations and inquiries directly
Accounts Payable
  • Review and approve invoices
  • Implement automation and improve workflows to enhance efficiency
Payroll & Benefits
  • Oversee the processing and accurate reporting of bi-weekly payroll for employees
  • Ensure accurate and efficient benefit processing
Audit & Compliance
  • Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary working papers
  • Complete any other duties as assigned to facilitate effective and timely audit and compliance processes
Reporting & Reconciliations
  • Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
  • Ensure timely month-end close within established deadlines
Tax Remittance
  • Preparing tax filings and slips, including but not limited to GST/HST, T4A, T2202 and childcare receipts
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • 3–5 years of experience as an accounting manager or similar, ideally within an educational, non-profit setting or small to medium-sized organization
  • CPA or equivalent accounting designation strongly preferred. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team through goal setting, performance management, and individual growth
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced school environment and handle multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Adaptable, strong multi-tasker, and proactive problem-solver who embraces varied work challenges
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud FE NXT, Sage 300, or school-specific platforms)
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter as a single PDF file to careers@rns.cc. Applications will be received until May 22nd, 2026. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate/s must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Report. Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.

Rothesay Netherwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to a fair hiring process, free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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40 College Hill Road
Rothesay, NB
E2E 5H1
Canada
 
+1-506-847-8224
+1-866-768-4372

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Rothesay Netherwood School is located on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. We are honoured to share this place, and as a school community, we are committed to being responsible stewards of the land on which we live, teach, and learn, both today and for future generations.
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