VP, Finance & Administration

Position:
Vice President, Finance & Administration

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Schedule:

Hybrid Overview:
We are currently seeking a Vice President, Finance & Administration for a multi-campus academic institution based in Calgary, Alberta. This executive position will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the institution’s financial, administrative, and infrastructure functions. This role is critical in ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparent governance, and effective resource allocation to support the academic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Oversee treasury, procurement, risk management, and capital planning

Partner with academic and operational leaders to align resources with strategic priorities

Ensure compliance with provincial regulations, funding agreements, and audit requirements

Mentor and develop high-performing teams across finance, facilities, and administrative services

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance; ideally within higher education or the public sector

Great leadership experience & skills; able to mentor, guide, and grow team members in all level

Post secondary education in related field; CPA designation preferred

Strong understanding of Alberta’s post-secondary funding and regulatory environment

Demonstrated success in strategic planning and resource optimization

Have access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license; flexible to travel within the region

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated in the current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.