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Description

The Director of Finance oversees all aspects of the financial management of the corporation and reports on all financial activities.

The fundamental duty of this position is to provide timely and accurate financial information on the corporation to the Board, Management and funding and regulatory agencies via reports including financial and managerial statements.  This is done through the recording of all financial transactions and maintenance of the books of account as part of a computerized accounting system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    In cooperation with the Executive Director and other senior staff, oversees all financial activities on a day-to-day basis and ensures that such activities are being carried out in accordance with the directions of the Board and with agreements and contracts.

    Assumes a key role in assisting the Executive Director in negotiating Contribution Agreements and other funding agreements and in the development of expenditure plans that match revenues from such agreements.

    Assists the Executive Director in the design of office administration systems, financial systems and program procedure systems and performs follow-up as required.
    Provides financial reports on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS
    A post-secondary Degree in Accounting (a major in Finance or Business Administration would also be an asset);

    A Professional Accounting Designation (preference should be given to those who hold a CPA);