Vice President, Finance & Administration

Vice President, Finance & Administration

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Finance & Administration is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The incumbent is responsible for the management, leadership, and oversight of three main areas: Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities and Ancillary Services. The incumbent will support the vision, mission, values, and goals of the institution, and will work with internal and external partners to this end. Providing information to support decision-making, collaboration, and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment combined with the ability to conduct business in a manner that is ethical, confidential, and in a manner that creates trust, is essential to this position.

Leadership and Management

• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethics
• Oversee fiscal and physical resources, ensuring sustainability
• Lead, mentor, and support direct reports and their teams
• Contribute meaningfully to the Senior Leadership Team
• Deliver presentations and facilitate key discussions
• Set performance expectations and conduct reviews
• Oversee IT infrastructure to support institutional success
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ensure effective maintenance of College facilities
• Resolve complex challenges with strategic problem-solving
• Lead and participate in key committees

Strategic Direction

• Advise on financial strategy, IT infrastructure, and facilities management to align with institutional objectives
• Provide expertise on short and long-term strategic initiatives
• Anticipate and address evolving internal and external needs
• Support data-driven decision-making to advance College goals
• Apply business acumen to ensure sound financial and operational planning

Fiscal Accountability, Ethics, and Integrity

• Enforce compliance with all applicable legislation, policies, and regulations
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and reports
• Provide the President & CEO with confidence in financial integrity and sustainability
• Oversee investment portfolio performance and regulatory compliance
• Advise the President & CEO on financial investments and resource allocation
• Direct financial planning, forecasting, and budget oversight

Innovation

• Implement policies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial data
• Identify and execute innovative solutions to emerging challenges
• Leverage institutional strengths to drive new opportunities
• Introduce contemporary business and financial management practices
• Champion sustainable initiatives that benefit the College

Collaboration and Relationships

• Support the President & CEO in both internal and external relations
• Foster strong relationships with the Government of Alberta, provincial partners, and external organizations
• Represent the College in key meetings and stakeholder engagements
• Develop and deliver presentations and strategic communications
• Maintain professional relationships with legal, audit, and investment advisors
• Cultivate an open and supportive organizational culture
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Education Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Chartered Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent, with an outstanding record of success. Required is a minimum of five years of experience in a senior level finance or administrative position in a complex organization, experience working in a unionized environment, experience in a supervisory role, and an understanding of the public sector. The ability to perform, and lead a team, at a high level in a faced-paced environment with competing demands and expectations is essential. A depth of understanding of higher education administration, specifically an appreciation of the Alberta higher education system, would be considered a significant asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Strategic and Business Planning: Able to maintain focus on the strategic direction and long-term vision while balancing immediate and emerging needs
Service Excellence: Ensure student satisfaction through timely, proactive and knowledgeable actions that go the “extra mile”, while effectively managing expectations of College’s priorities, policies, and delivery standards
Relationship Building: Effectively build relationships with partners both internal and external to the institution; flexible, adaptable, and collaborative while demonstrating a positive attitude
Communication Skills: Open, honest and tactful with all audiences; Demonstrates respect to all in a clear and straightforward manner
Creativity and Innovation: The ability to utilize theory, principles, and experience in identifying root causes and finding effective ways to address them
Leadership Skills: Collaborative, progressive, and visionary; Leads by example in building a high-performance team and a positive and safe work environment; Is appreciative in understanding and knowledgeable of issues and concerns; Identifies opportunities, inspires action, and achieves results
Integrity and Trust: Honest, sincere, dependable, authentic, and trustworthy; High ethical standards and an open-minded and consistent approach to working with staff and partners
Management Skills: Encourages and inspires new ideas and approaches; Uses resources effectively and efficiently; Sets clear expectations and ensures accountability through the performance management system
Decision Making: Assesses complex/sensitive situations to determine the importance, urgency, and level of risk, and makes decisions in the best interests of the institution
Financial Management: Leads with a strong sense of service and efficiency and ensures timely and accurate financial planning and reporting

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

TO APPLY

Leaders International values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. Candidates are invited to contact us directly with any accommodation requests.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only) to Ardyce Kouri or Shubi Jain at apply@leadersinternational.com, indicating the job title in the subject line.