CFO (chief financial officer) - goods production, utilities, transportation and construction

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Vancouver is seeking an Executive with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate regional work and manage substantial budgets. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of executive experience, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. This position requires on-site work with no remote option and offers comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Maternity and parental benefits

On-site amenities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in executive roles involving financial and administrative controls.
• Proven ability in establishing organizational objectives and approving policies.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments.
• Represent the organization in negotiations or official functions.
• Prepare and manage budgets.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Economics, other
• Business administration and management, general
• Accounting and finance

Experience

5 years or more

Work arrangement

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation
• Finance
• Financial management/services

Level of expertise

• Executive

Budgetary responsibility

• $8,000,001 +

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• 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
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Prepare reports and others documents for consideration and presentation to executive committees and boards of directors

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Committees
• Contractors

Experience and specialization

• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel overnight
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel internationally
• Travel expenses paid by employer

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
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Long term benefits
  • Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Team building opportunities
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program