Vice President, Finance

About the Company

Top public liberal arts university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1853

Employees
501-1000

Categories

- St. Francis Xavier University

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership, oversight, and stewardship in support of its mission and long-term sustainability. The role leads financial services and partners with senior leaders and governance stakeholders on financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk, and institutional priorities. The Vice President will advance modernization, evidence-based decision-making, and service excellence while empowering a high-performing team. Responsibilities also include strengthening financial operations and advising leadership on strategic choices that support organizational resilience.





Candidates should have senior financial leadership experience in complex organizations and a record of improving financial performance, along with post-secondary education in finance, business, or a related discipline. A Chartered Qualified Accountant designation is required; higher education and unionized-environment experience are assets. The role calls for expertise in financial strategy, capital planning, cash flow, treasury, debt, risk, accounting, reporting, controls, and governance. Candidates should also demonstrate success leading change, improving operations, advising executives and boards, communicating complex matters clearly, and building trust across diverse stakeholder groups.

Hiring Manager Title
President and Vice-Chancellor

Functions

- Finance

📌 Vice President, Finance (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Nova Scotia