finance director

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Finance and insurance
• Financial management/services
• Municipal government

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Direct staff
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Office management
• Maintain registration systems, records and files

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Accounting software
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Financial statements

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Financial planning
• Accounting and financial services

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)