Chief Diversity Officer
Controller Job Description
Chief diversity officers are upper-level managers dedicated to inclusion and equality at companies and educational institutions. To be a chief diversity officer, you usually need years of diversity training and experience and an advanced degree. A chief diversity officer is an experienced business executive and leader who creates inclusion strategies for a company or school. They make sure their organization has a welcoming work or study environment for people of all genders, races, cultures, ages and abilities. They encourage and support diversity through company culture, staff training, workplace activities and recruitment. Chief diversity officers can work for government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, corporations and foundations or charities.
As executive-level employees, chief diversity officers need leadership skills so that they can lead, guide and inform teams across all departments and motivate staff to work together to achieve shared goals. They also need legal knowledge to understand local and national laws, codes and regulations associated with inclusion and equality. Besides that, these executives should have good conflict management skills and be able to find fair solutions to workplace issues. Chief diversity officers should be able to understand and respect people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. They also should have strong written and verbal communication skills for writing reports and delivering effective messages to employees and audiences. Chief diversity officers should have the time management and organizational skills to oversee multiple projects and departments at the same time.
Chief diversity officers need to have at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in a field such as business, law, psychology, sociology, philosophy, human resources or criminal justice. They might take courses on ethics, diversity, humanities, religion and history topics. These programs help prepare aspiring chief diversity officers to continue their education. If your goal is to become an executive-level employee, you probably need an advanced degree. Most companies look for chief diversity officers with a master’s degree in human resources management, social justice, sociology, public administration, social anthropology or a related field.
• Create and manage DEI programs, including those related to hiring, promotion, pay equity, employee coaching, and more
• Analyze results of DEI initiatives to measure progress and suggest improvements
• Hire managers to implement programs, collect and analyze data, and support employees
• Manage budgets and prepare them for approval from the rest of the executive team
• Stay on top of trends, laws, and regulations, and other factors influencing DEI programs
• Advise executive team on matters related to diversity and inclusion
• Represent the organization at industry events and meetings
Typical duties of a Controller
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Coordinating activities of external auditors
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Managing the budget process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staffSkills:
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Strategic thinking
• Technology skills
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business administration, public administration, law or liberal arts