Strategic CFO & VP, Finance & Administration

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University invites applications for a senior executive role: Vice-President, Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will chair financial stewardship, guide enterprise risk, and align finances with strategic priorities.

Reporting to the President, the VPFA & CFO leads finance, information services, HR, and facilities, driving transformation, collaboration, and sustainable growth for the university and the broader Edmonton community.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree; CPA designation highly preferred.
• Experience leading finance in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success in enterprise transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership and boards.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary portfolios and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to enable institutional growth and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee finance, information services, human resources, facilities and sustainability services.
• Lead enterprise risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation within a complex governance framework.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Governance experience

Relationship-building

Change leadership

Education

University degree

CPA designation preferred

Job description

MacEwan University invites applications for a senior executive role: Vice-President, Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will chair financial stewardship, guide enterprise risk, and align finances with strategic priorities.

Reporting to the President, the VPFA & CFO leads finance, information services, HR, and facilities, driving transformation, collaboration, and sustainable growth for the university and the broader Edmonton community.