The Corporate Library was founded in 1999 by leading corporate governance pioneers Bob Monks and Nell Minow and others to provide investors, financial services firms and other stakeholders with information products and services that relate corporate governance practices to risk and value. Now a globally respected, growing firm of 45 professionals, the company has established itself as the leading independent source for corporate governance and executive compensation information and analysis in North America. Among other activities, The Corporate Library rates the corporate governance risk of over 3,200 companies. More information may be found at www.thecorporatelibrary.com. Job purpose:
To direct the Company’s financial and administrative activities and operations, including all aspects of the Company’s administrative and employment policies, objectives and initiatives; to oversee the Company’s financial reports to its board and shareholders and its compliance activities; to manage the Company’s budgeting and internal controls to attain the Company’s short- and long-term financial and strategic goals; to develop and report key performance indicators in service of the Company’s growth and profitability; and to assist in strategic decision-making. Reports to: CEO Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
• Participate as a member of the senior management team
• Effect the creation and delivery of, and ensure the veracity of, financial reports to the Company’s board and shareholders
• Manage a team of two to supervise the Company’s human resource and administrative functions
• Facilitate and, at the direction of the CEO, lead strategic transitions
• Serve as the chief compliance officer of the Company
• Manage the Company’s internal control systems and processes
• Participate in capital-raising as needed
• Manage and control expenditure within agreed budgets
• Achieve short- and long-term financial goals Skills and Experience:
• Experience in managing accounting and finance in service industry firm(s) with sophisticated, “big-ticket” clients
• Understanding of complex financial statements and legal principles
• Computer modeling aptitude and experience required
• Involvement in raising capital for a growing enterprise preferred
• College degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience in management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional deportment and discretion
• Capacity to lead in an entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated commitment to quality
• Highest level of personal integrity Applicants should respond with a cover letter, resume, and references directly to our CEO, Richard Bennett, at rbennett@thecorporatelibrary.com by December 31st. |