Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
cfo Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a cfo to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the annual preparation and audit of the company’s pension plan financial statements for submission to provincial regulators (FSRA);
- Supervise the preparation and completion of audited annual financial statements in conjunction with external auditors;
- Ad hoc reporting to support business decisions and new business initiatives;
- Preparation of annual income tax filings for CRA and various provincial jurisdictions.
Requirements:
- A well-developed understanding of the investment industry and the capital markets;
- Effectively delegates authority and encourages independence;
- Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and motivate staff;
- Ability to interact well with and respond to inquiries from all levels of staff, including senior leadership, Council and ratepayers;
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable accounting system is an asset;
- Experience creating a collaborative culture and environment of cross-functional engagement, high performance and measurable results;
- Understanding of broad-based systems and technology (architecture, business analysis, applications and infrastructure);
- Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with employees, peers, Treasury Board Members and Siksika Governance;
- Proven leadership skills with 8 to 10 years of senior management experience in the areas of finance, accounting and administration;
- Demonstrate flexibility and demonstrate strong communication skills and leadership ability;
- Post-graduate university degree and a professional accounting designation (CPA);
- Motivate Siksika Nation Administration staff within tight deadlines and multi-tasking several projects;
- Exceptionally strong business and financial acumen coupled with a results orientation to optimize resources and with a continuous improvement lens;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business specializing in Accounting, or Finance, MBA highly desirable.