Vice President, Finance & Strategic Growth

St. Francis Xavier University; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, seeks a forward-thinking VP, Finance to provide strategic leadership across budgeting, reporting, procurement and risk.

The role reports to the President and works with senior leadership to shape financial strategy for long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will bring senior financial leadership in complex organizations, CPA designation, and experience in aligning finance with academic priorities.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and demonstrated senior financial leadership experience.
• Experience advising executives and boards, with strong governance know-how.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of post-secondary reporting requirements and government funding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership, oversight and stewardship to support the university's mission.
• Oversee financial services, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management and treasury.
• Partner with Academic VP, senior leaders and Board of Governors on institutional priorities.
• Lead modernization, evidence-based decisions and service excellence within Financial Services.
• Build a high-performing, trusted finance team and ensure accountability.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Executive communication

Change management

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary education in finance or business

Job description

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, seeks a forward-thinking VP, Finance to provide strategic leadership across budgeting, reporting, procurement and risk.

The role reports to the President and works with senior leadership to shape financial strategy for long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will bring senior financial leadership in complex organizations, CPA designation, and experience in aligning finance with academic priorities.