Director Of Finance And Administration

Description:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Commerce or an equivalent combination of qualification/experience.
- A CPA Designation is required.
- Seven (7) years of experience in financial management.
- Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, within a medium to large organization.
- Experience in a senior finance role in a public education system is an asset.
- Experience in the development of policies and procedures.
- Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning and asset management.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software and office productivity software including spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite of software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Deals openly, honestly and transparently in pursuit of departmental and organizational goals.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Self-starter, able to set schedules and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment
- Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor
- Culturally responsive, with the ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Demonstrates ethical decision making, positive team attitude, along with a commitment to privacy.
- Provision of leadership may be required outside of regular hours.
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is an asset.
- French Language fluency is an asset.
- Occasional travel is expected within the Atlantic Provinces, access to reliable transportation is required.