Director, Finance

Work setting

• Government administration

Budgetary responsibility

• $8,000,001 +

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
• Evaluate daily operations
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Leading/instructing groups
• Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Regulatory investigation

• Regulatory reporting

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Business analysis
• Risk management
• Financial planning
• Internal audit
• Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program