Barbara MacCheyne

Background

About Barbara MacCheyne

A results-oriented, self motivated professional, Barbara MacCheyne is a Certified Public Accountant with a diverse financial background including various positions from 1997 to current with progressive experience including management. Industry experience includes both private and not-for-profit organizations. Currently as the Vice-President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer at Durham College, Barbara provides senior level leadership with comprehensive financial expertise in the management of the financial operations. This position is accountable for ensuring compliance with financial legislation, government requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles including the completion of all Ministry audits, year-end statutory financial reporting and establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Current management responsibilities include revenue generating ancillary operations, treasury, external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, analysis of financial statements, payroll, general accounting, variance analysis, insurance and risk management and procurement. Barbara posseses the advanced accounting and technical skills required to deal with complex financial reporting, accounting and business issues. Also as the Vice-President, Corporate Services, Barbara oversees the records management, and ancillary operations at the College. Specialties: Superior analytical, self-discipline and problem solving skills. Highly motivated with an aptitude for performing well in team situations and working autonomously. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Ability to interface with others and develop co-operative working relationships.