Strategic financial leadership awaits at St. Francis Xavier University, guiding budgeting, resource allocation, risk, and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice President, Finance serves on StFX’s executive leadership team. The role leads Financial Services while supporting the academic mission and distinctive student experience. It partners with senior leaders, the Board of Governors, and the University community on enterprise-wide financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic financial leadership, oversight, and stewardship
- Lead Financial Services and empower a high-performing team
- Guide budgeting, resource allocation, risk, and institutional priorities
- Advance modernization, evidence-based decisions,



and service excellence
- Advise executives, the Board, and diverse stakeholders

Requirements:

- Senior financial leadership experience in complex organizations
- Post-secondary education in finance, business, or relevant discipline
- Required Chartered Skilled Accountant designation
- Experience improving financial performance and leading change
- Knowledge of accounting, reporting, controls, and governance

Lead StFX’s financial strategy with sound judgment, integrity, collaboration, and expertise across planning, reporting, risk, and governance.

📌 Vice President Finance StFX (Antigonish)
🏢 Royer Thompson
📍 Antigonish