Assistant Director of Finance

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - General Circular No. M-19

Nature of the Work

In keeping with the mandate defined by the Director General and under the authority of the Director, the position of Assistant Director of Financial Services entails overseeing some of the programs and resources of one or more fields of activity within the department. The position includes the performance of management duties (planning, organization, supervision, control and evaluation).

The position includes, in particular, the following responsibilities:

Participate in formulating school board policies for the dossiers the incumbent oversees

Define or collaborate in defining the objectives and policies related to the dossiers the incumbent oversees, while taking into account the general objectives and policies of the school board

Establish the programs, the delegation of responsibilities, the standards and procedures for implementing programs under the incumbent’s responsibility

Oversee activities, projects or resources

Assess the results of the implementation of activities under the incumbent's responsibility

Direct, supervise and evaluate the staff under the incumbent's responsibility

Assist and advise the director as well as the senior staff of other services and institutions concerning dossiers under the incumbent's responsibility

Supervise and coordinate the preparation of Government (MEQ) monthly financial reports and year-end financial statements as at March 31st and June 30th

Prepare detailed year-end analyses of variances of actual results to budget, including recommendations for improvements pertaining to the financial administration of the Board

Perform other analyses as required

Oversee the Accounting operations

Attend Board and Committee meetings when required, and organize and prepare appropriate documentation for said meetings pertaining to financial matters

Participate in the preparation of the annual School Board budget

Replace the director, as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, preferably commerce with an option in accounting or finance, certifying a minimum three-year university program or hold a senior executive or senior staff position in a school board for which an undergraduate degree is required under the minimum qualifications

Recognized professional accounting designation

Six years of relevant experience

A minimum of two years of relevant management experience: supervising and evaluating staff, delegating responsibilities, developing action plans, assessing results and advising senior management.

Fluency in English and French (oral and written)

Proven ability as a team leader capable of motivating others and achieving goals

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others under pressure and within time constraints

Interested candidates should send their letter of interest and curriculum vitae to

to the attention of Ms. Ann Watson, Director of the Human Resources Department, by Friday April 26 by 4:00 p.m. Please refer to the circular number in your letter of application.

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted by the English Montreal School Board.

Tests may be administered in order to assess candidates’ skills.