About SOQUIJ 

Simplifying justice by combining the expertise of our experts with cutting-edge technologies.

Since 1976, the Société Québécoise d’Information Juridique (SOQUIJ) has been supporting professionals in all fields with their legal research and facilitating the dissemination and understanding of the law among the general public.

Each year, our experts analyze and enrich thousands of legal documents, which are then organized and disseminated using our various technological solutions.

These services help professionals automate part of their research work, hone their skills, and stay up to date on the latest legal developments. By saving valuable time, they can focus on what matters most: informing decision-making, performing well in their work, and better defending the interests of the clients and organizations that use their services.

Our mandate has been entrusted to us by the National Assembly of Quebec, and our organization reports to the Quebec Minister of Justice. The sale of products and services enables us to self-finance our activities and ensures our autonomy.

 

Culture, mission, and values

SOQUIJ stands out for its commitment to facilitating access to justice, its expertise in providing reliable solutions, its integrity in guiding its actions with transparency, and its sense of innovation in developing the legal solutions of tomorrow.

 

Description

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Financial Performance is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all activities related to financial performance in accordance with recognized accounting principles, policies, and applicable laws.

The incumbent plays a strategic role as an expert advisor to senior management and the Board of Directors. He or she provides motivational leadership to his or her teams and ensures that the activities of his or her department contribute to the achievement of the Company’s mission and strategic plan and is accountable for them. In partnership with other departments, he or she participates in decision-making that supports the achievement of strategic objectives.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Supports the President and CEO in achieving the Corporation’s mission and the strategic directions adopted by the Board of Directors
• Supports the President and CEO in his dealings with the Board of Directors and other internal and external bodies
• Supports and advises the Chair of the Board of Directors and other members of the Board of Directors in the performance of their duties
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all professional and administrative activities related to financial performance in support of the Company’s mission and strategic plan, and ensures the completion of various related accountability exercises
• Develops recommendations and acts as spokesperson before senior decision-making bodies
• Participates in identifying business opportunities
• Implements optimization and continuous improvement strategies to contribute to organizational performance
• Measures, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of department activities, particularly using key performance indicators to support decision-making and guide strategies
• Ensures the implementation of best management practices
• Exercises motivational leadership with his or her teams and strategic leadership within the organization and with partners, representing SOQUIJ and its interests
• Ensures the harmonization of financial performance objectives and activities in support of the strategic plan and proposes the necessary actions in collaboration with other departments in the interest of the Company
• Manages the human, material, and financial resources of his or her department in accordance with policies, guidelines, procedures, work agreements, and applicable laws
• Encourages the development of the skills of the members of his or her department and implements various means to ensure that they develop and maintain the skills necessary to perform their duties
• Monitors strategic developments in their area of expertise and in innovative management practices, and keeps abreast of developments in the field of legal information and publishing
• Contributes to the sound management of the organization’s data and ensures the efficiency of the department’s activities to achieve the performance objectives set by senior management
• Embody and promote organizational values

And has the specific mandate to:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all activities related to financial performance, accounting, preparation of the Company’s budgets and financial statements, and cash management
• Acts as a consultant to senior management on financial performance, recommending strategies and solutions in collaboration with other departments
• Develops the vision and strategy for the financial plan to ensure control and monitor the Company’s financial health in accordance with the Board of Directors’ guidelines
• Develops and implements management dashboards to monitor, measure, and improve financial performance to enable informed and objective decision-making in support of the strategic plan
• Develops and implements internal control policies, procedures, and rules for accounting
• Present strategic data relevant to financial performance to management and recommend strategies in terms of resources and timelines
• Recommends improvements to ensure the integrity of the Company’s financial information. Implements action plans to ensure that financial objectives are met
• Assess business process, system, and data needs and recommend improvements to meet the need for reliable financial information to support decision-making
• Performs duties transparently and in compliance with a high level of legal and regulatory oversight
• Takes the necessary measures to ensure that the activities, methods, and processes of his or her department comply with regulatory obligations, laws, regulations, and policies, both internal and external
• Manages and monitors internal audits to ensure effectiveness, integrity, and compliance with standards and regulations
• Leads the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system change project
• Prepares and presents management reports to the board of directors and its committees

 

Required Qualifications

Education

• Hold a recognized accounting designation (CPA)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, with a focus on accounting and finance
• Graduate degree in management (an asset)

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in similar management positions
• Experience in a public organization (significant asset)

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of public sector accounting standards applicable in Quebec
• Knowledge of best practices in data and financial resource management
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and understanding of information technology
• Expertise in in-depth financial analysis and strategic financial planning
• In-depth knowledge of audit and internal control standards and methodologies in accordance with public sector requirements
• Understanding of organizational performance management principles and balanced scorecards
• Knowledge of financial governance practices in the public sector
• Understanding of laws and regulations specific to the Quebec public sector (Public Administration Act, Crown Corporations Governance Act, public sector financing policy)
• Expertise in best management practices (unionized environment)
• Knowledge of project management and change management principles
• Excellent command of spoken and written French

Specific Skills

• Effective communication: communicates and conveys ideas clearly and effectively, demonstrating an ability to synthesize information while simplifying complex technical concepts
• Making quality decisions: makes sound and timely decisions that enable the organization to move forward
• Demonstrate managerial courage: does not hesitate to make difficult decisions when necessary and deals with problems quickly
• Leadership: gives clear directions and knows how to influence actions in line with organizational objectives
• Demonstrate strategic thinking: analyze and see the big picture and be long-term oriented; know how to take into account the social, political, and economic environment of the organization to anticipate future trends and develop innovative and competitive plans
• Exercise motivational leadership with your teams and strategic influence leadership: bring people together to work toward a common goal and know how to gain the trust of others through your credibility and competence.
• Demonstrate analytical skills: easily perceive logical links between different pieces of information; gather relevant information, analyze the causes and consequences of issues, and develop a valid understanding of them; identify the risks associated with different courses of action
• Mastery of financial analysis: demonstrates in-depth expertise in identifying and implementing best practices in operational and financial management by analyzing and interpreting key financial indicators to enable informed decision-making; uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic opportunities; integrates qualitative and quantitative information to draw accurate conclusions, while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations

 

Why Join SOQUIJ

• Be part of the organization’s mission to simplify justice for all Quebecers by combining the expertise of our experts with cutting-edge technologies
• Hybrid work mode
• Defined benefit pension plans
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive group insurance plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Personalized ergonomics program

 

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