Director of Finance job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Director of Finance job summary
Our rapidly expanding firm is currently searching for a Director of Finance to join our team. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation and profit and loss reporting. The Director of Finance will oversee all accounting activities related to income auditing, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable collection, tax compliance and payroll. If you have a strong background in corporate financial management, we want to hear from you.
Director of Finance responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Oversee financial operations of our company
- Manage and provide ongoing training to accounting personnel
- Conduct weekly and monthly financial assessments and generate reports to be submitted to the senior management team
- Establish budgets in accordance with the requirements of company departments
- Allot funds for capital projects and work with the Director of Facilities to ensure they stay on track financially
- Develop annual financial plans and projections for the company
- Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits on business initiatives
Director of Finance qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years’ financial management experience
- Strong knowledge of project-based accounting software
- Impeccable mathematics and analytical skills
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work evenings as needed
- Excellent computer skills
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