The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is looking for a new Director of Finance, which is the lone entry in our Jobs of the Week column today.
NBIF, which is also conducting a search for a new CEO, is a non-profit organization that leads innovation policy on behalf of the New Brunswick government. It has a venture capital operation, which backs seed and pre-seed companies, and oversees a research voucher program that links corporations with researchers.
Since 2003, the innovation agency has invested more than $85 million in New Brunswick companies.
The Jobs of the Week column features openings posted on the Entrevestor Job Board, which focuses on jobs in technology, innovation and startups in Atlantic Canada. The Entrevestor Job Board helps match job openings and candidates in the tech and startup communities and is operated by Entrevestor and Alongside.
Here is an excerpt from the job posting:
Fredericton
New Brunswick Innovation foundation
At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), we strive to change the world one idea at a time. We make dreams come true by enabling innovators to turn their ideas into reality. Our talented team of professionals share a can-do attitude and rely on teamwork to support our clients and to solve complex problems each day. Together we make a significant impact and share a desire to transform our community, all while gaining a breadth of knowledge and experience that's beyond compare.
At NBIF, innovation is more than a buzzword, innovation is our business. No one day is ever the same as we work with some of the most amazing innovators and help them to realize their dreams. We offer a workplace that empowers our people to do meaningful work and to learn, grow and develop. We believe in continuous learning and refuse to accept the status quo.
You share our enthusiasm and passion for innovation and embrace a startup mindset. You are creative and thoughtful, yet thrive in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines. You take pride in your work, excel under pressure, and enjoy helping people. You collaborate well with others and are there to support the organization as a team player and communicator.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director of Finance to join our organization. This individual will play a critical role in managing our day to day finances, as well forecasting and strategic business planning. They will be responsible for managing as well as shaping the financial health of the organization. . . .
Read the full job posting here.
