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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and and experience specific to the operation of a a a a a a a large public sector agency including advising a a a a a a multi-member governing body and will have the ability to to establish an effective working relationship with with a a a a a a diverse group of customers Strong familiarity with with the delivery of significant public projects general government accounting and meaningful process improvement is paramount Collaborative servant leaders who see finance as an an an integral cog fin in in the overall operation of of the organization and have a a a a a a a a history of of breaking down siloes will find this role rewarding The Chief Financial Officer is a a a a a a a a a key member of the executive team and plays a a a a a a a a a significant role in in policy-making and leadership of the organization Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – are essential to to the CFO’s success in in in order to to present technical information in in in an an easily understood manner to to any type of audience Creative problem-solvers who are resourceful in ascertaining information quickly and and accurately and and adept at at at at finding a a a a a a a a a a a path through difficult issues will thrive in this environment In addition to the the qualifications previously stated ideally qualified candidates will also possess the the following competencies and characteristics:
» » Possesses a a a a a a a a high level of initiative dependability tact sound judgment and adaptability » » Maintains very high ethical standards and and and is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a person of of exceptional character who naturally
earns the the confidence and and and trust of others » A bridge-builder who possesses excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively with diverse groups of people » Possesses a a a a a a a a a a track record of of assessing major policy and and and process issues and and and successfully implementing necessary change while ensuring the highest levels of of performance and and and success success are attained » A strong mentor and and and and leader who values the input and and and and expertise of of of staff supports professional development and and and and fosters an an an an an internal culture of of of open communication trust and and and and accountability Education Experience & Training
A Bachelor’s degree in in in accounting business or or related field and 3-5 years of CFO experience with more than 10 years related experience including the management of financial operations in in fin in a a a a a a a a a public or or or private sector business/organization are anticipated The successful candidate will most likely possess experience in in fin in in leading strategic financial planning efforts and and a a a a a a a a solid understanding of project management principles and interrelationships of functions in in in complex public environments A Master’s degree is preferred MTC Chief Financial Officer 7