Job requirements Finance Director near Toronto (ON)

Find out what you typically need to work as a finance director near Toronto (ON). These requirements are applicable to all Financial managers (NOC 10010).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required.
  • A master's degree in business administration (concentration in finance), or another master's level management program may be required.
  • Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities are required.
  • Accounting and audit managers may require a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA).
  • Investment, treasury, or corporate finance managers may require a recognized financial designation (CFA, CFP, CIM or others).

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Ontario

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

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