CFO​/VP Finance

Description:

Vice President, Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Division:
Finance and Administration

Reports To:

President

Direct Reports:

• Controller
• Executive Director, Procurement and Administrative Services
• Executive Director, Public Safety
• Executive Director, Facilities Management
• Internal Auditor

Our post-secondary education client is seeking an accomplished and strategic financial executive to serve as its next Vice President, Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer.

As the chief financial and administrative officer and a memberof the President’s Cabinet, the CFO provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and institutional stewardship for the school's financial operations, administrative services,public safety, and facilities.

This position ensures the responsible management of institutional resources while advancing the school's mission,vision, and strategic priorities. Serving as a trusted advisorto the President, the CFO helps shape institutional strategy,provides sound financial counsel, and partners with executive leadership to maintain the school's fiscal strength, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will bring an institution-wideperspective and contribute to college-wide initiatives,organizational culture, governance, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.

The school's Vice Presidents serve as institutional leadersfirst and functional leaders second. As members of the President’s Cabinet, they share responsibility for advancing theschool's mission through collaborative leadership, strategic planning, innovation, and responsible stewardship of publicresources.

The CFO will balance financial discipline with innovation,operational excellence with exceptional customer service, andlong-term sustainability with the evolving needs of students,employees, and the community.

Success will be measured not only by the performance of assigned departments, but also by meaningful contributions to the overall effectiveness, reputation, and future of the college.

• Serve as an active member of the President’s Cabinet and executive leadership team.
• Advise the President on strategic, financial, operational, and organizational matters.
• Participate in institutional planning, executivedecision-making, and policy development.
• Collaborate across divisions to advance college-wide initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Represent the school before governmental agencies, financial institutions, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Develop long-range financial and operational strategies that support the school’s Strategic Plan.
• Evaluate emerging trends, risks, and opportunities affectinghigher education and public finance.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and responsibleresource management.

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate executive leaders and management staff.
• Build high-performing teams committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion,professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Promote employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Establish measurable goals and performance expectationsaligned with institutional priorities.

• Ensure responsible stewardship of the college’s financial,physical, and operational resources.
• Support the Board of Regents through executive reports,recommendations, and presentations.
• Develop and implement policies, administrative regulations,and business practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with…