Overview
Senior managers in financial, communications and other business services are usually appointed by a board of directors, to which they report. They work either alone or in conjunction with the board of directors to develop and establish objectives for the company, and to develop or approve policies and programs. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. They work in establishments throughout the telecommunications, finance, insurance, real estate, and data processing, hosting and related services industries as well as other business service industries or they may own and operate their own business.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Determine the company's mission and strategic direction as conveyed through policies and concrete objectives which are met through the effective management of human, financial and material resources
Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions.
Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources or in a particular service area.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$100,672
$192,522
$260,700
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9,680expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Additional information
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services in B.C.
- Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) - Senior Managers
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Managers
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) - Senior Managers
To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience.
Visit websiteChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Managers
To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience.
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- Work experience recommended
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