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 Qualified 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 (Havre Boucher)
🏢 Royer Thompson
📍 Havre Boucher