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The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the direction of the financial, operational and administrative functions of the Lycée in order to fulfill the strategic plan and vision of the Society.

The position reports directly to the Head of School and is also a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.
There are four direct reports to this position – Business Manager, Admissions and Development Coordinator, Information Technology Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Finance

• implement and maintain effective policies and practices to ensure financial integrity;
• oversee preparation of and compliance with the operating and capital expenditures budgets;
• oversee the preparation of financial reports, projections and analyses;
• oversee the business office functions: accounting, billing, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and benefits, facility rental;
• manage the credit facilities and banking arrangements;
• manage the annual audit process;
• oversee compliance reporting to the various stakeholders: including government departments,
  school authorities and accreditation providers.

2. Facilities

• oversee the day-to-day facility management;
• oversee the required annual compliance requirements and reporting e.g. fire inspection;
• manage the capital expenditures budget;
• manage the insurance.

3. Information Technology

• oversee the requirements for the school administration i.e. computers, phones and  photocopiers;
• oversee the requirements for the faculty and students;
• oversee the website maintenance and/or upgrades.

4. Admissions and Development

• oversee the admissions function including advertising and marketing of the school;
• oversee the development function: corporate support, individual support and annual fundraising initiatives.

5. General

• maintain relationships with all major stakeholders and funders including Alberta Education, AEFE, CAIS and AISCA;
• member of the Audit & Risk and Facilities Committees of the Board of Directors;
• as part of the senior leadership team, ensure that the direction of the Lycée is aligned
  with the strategic plan;
• be involved and participate in the life of the Lycée;
• provide support to the Head of School and the Board as required.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

• a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA);
• at least 5 years of post-designation management experience;
• excellent communication skills, preferably in both English and French.

While the Search Committee recognizes that no single candidate is likely to meet all criteria in equal measure, the following qualifications and characteristics are also seen to be highly desirable:

• an understanding of and appreciation for the philosophy and goals of the Lycée Louis Pasteur Society and independent schools in general – ideally through previous private school work experience;
• previous experience with a not-for-profit organization;
• human resource management skills;
• fund development experience.

Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume by May 7, 2012 via email to:
candidature@lycee.ca indicating Director of Finance in the subject line.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. Lycée Louis Pasteur is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | Voir version anglaise.