Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Identify high-performing leaders who can effectively evaluate, strategize and communicate financial activities for your organization’s stakeholders.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Test can help you get the information you need to make a good hire by providing information about a candidate’s analytic, problem-solving and strategic-thinking abilities. Best-fit candidates will be ethical, assertive, driven and effective communicators, capable of instilling confidence.
About the Test: This test takes approximately 2 hours to complete and contains three parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- A test of general cognitive aptitude (equally divided among verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
- Open-ended statements to which the candidate has to type in a short answer
Target group: We recommend using this test for the following positions: CFO, Director of Finance, Vice President of Finance, Comptroller and any senior-level executive responsible for the financial actions and management of an organization.
What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of trait scores, a list of candidate’s narrative responses to the short answer section, a list of strengths and developmental concerns, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process: Online personality testing can be done from any device with a reliable internet connection. The use of mobile phones is discouraged. Test results are provided immediately.
Options: Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test | |||
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Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
Does not want to be responsible for the work of others. | Assertive Leadership | Comfortable directing and controlling work of others. |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
More concerned about self than customers. Stingy with time and service |
Customer Service Responsiveness | Concerned about customer satisfaction, giving and helpful |
Fails to live up to promises | Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility / Adaptability | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
More focused on facts, tasks and results than employee feelings or job satisfaction | Human Relations Management / Managerial Human Relations | Show an active interest in the opinions and motivations of subordinates; enjoys mentoring and development. |
Direct, blunt, revealing | Impression Management / Image Management | Diplomatic, interpersonally sensitive |
Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity | Strong moral code |
Simplistic thoughts, negative attitudes, grammatical mistakes | Open-ended short answer-Manager | Articulate, meaningful comments, expresses positive attitudes, no grammatical mistakes |
Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
Does not use time well, disorganized | Orderliness | Tidy, neat, organized |
Lacks confidence in own decisions | Self-Confidence | Confident of own decisions |
Does not stay on top of tasks that have been assigned to others | Task Structuring | Stays on top of details that have been assigned to others |
Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mite |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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