Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Administration & Finance
Hiring Company
About the Role
Remote (anywhere in Alberta)
The Company is in search of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President, Administration and Finance to join its dynamic, student-centered institution. The successful candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, and visionary leader, responsible for challenging the status quo, driving transformation, and leading the institution's financial and administrative portfolio. This executive role demands a trusted advisor who can provide strategic financial leadership, advance academic priorities, and ensure long-term sustainability. The CFO will oversee a broad portfolio, including finance, information services, human resources, and facilities and sustainability services, and will be instrumental in shaping the future of the institution. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree, with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation highly preferred, and significant executive leadership experience in a large, complex organization, preferably in the post-secondary sector. They must have a proven track record in leading enterprise-wide transformation, financial stewardship, and multidisciplinary portfolios. The role requires a leader with deep financial expertise, a strong record of leading through growth and change, and the ability to inspire innovation and continuous improvement. The CFO will work closely with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, government, unions, and community partners, to ensure the institution's continued success and long-term impact.
Functions:
- Finance
- Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Public undergraduate university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
1001-5000