chief financial officer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Business/commerce, general
• Business administration and management, general
• Accounting and business/management

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

• Accommodation and food services
• Restaurant and food service
• Management
• Finance

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Manage finances or budget
• Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Technical or specialized editing

• Financial reports

Area of work experience

• Financial statements

Area of specialization

• Operations management
• Sales
• Financial planning

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Leadership

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)