VP, Finance

Upper Canada College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Vice-Principal, Finance to provide strategic and operational leadership for financial functions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management experience in educational settings, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams. The position offers a full-time role with a commitment to excellence and inclusivity within the institution.

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful financial management in educational or public/non-profit sectors.
• Ability to lead and engage with team members and partners effectively.
• Experience in financial compliance, risk management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief financial officer, leading all finance functions.
• Support board committees and ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Lead strategic financial analysis and compliance across operations.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Advanced degree or additional certifications

Job description

Overview

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One of North America’s foremost boys’ schools, Upper Canada College provides transformational learning experiences within an environment of teamwork, care, and mutual respect. Founded in 1829 with a commitment to public purpose, UCC is a progressive, high-performance school that values learning, pluralism, service, community, and wellbeing. A UCC experience is about celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives – inspiring each boy to be his best self and to make a lasting and positive impact on his world.

Vice-Principal, Finance

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Principal and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, serve as UCC’s chief financial officer, providing strategic and operational leadership of all finance functions, including the College’s Foundations.
• Support multiple board committees and ensure fiscal sustainability in alignment with the College’s mission, strategic priorities, and Campus Master Plan.
• Lead strategic financial analysis and leadership across financial operations and compliance, audit, Foundation oversight (including endowment reporting and investment transactions), governance and board reporting, risk management and insurance, banking relationships, financial assistance for students, procurement, and contract oversight.
• Foster a service-oriented, collaborative, and inclusive leadership style; mobilize and build strong relationships with team members, constituents, and partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or business administration; Chartered Professional Accountant designation; ideally an advanced degree and/or additional certifications.
• Progressive record of successful financial management and leadership in educational institutions or other public/non-profit organizations; or equivalent private-sector leadership with governance in public/non-profit sectors.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to think strategically, operate with a long-term view, and maintain calm under pressure.

A life-long learner with a long-term view, the Vice-Principal, Finance will stay current with best practices, and promote a culture where creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking thrive while advancing the common good.

About UCC and Equal Opportunity

UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and historically marginalized persons. UCC invites accommodations for applicants as needed. While applications are welcome from all qualified candidates, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

All responses to Caldwell are confidential. For information on Caldwell’s privacy policy, please see www.caldwell.com/privacy-policy. The appointment will be made as soon as possible. This full-time position is based in Toronto (200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, ON M4V 1W6). The language of work is English. The successful candidate will have educational qualifications and leadership experience appropriate to the role. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. Please indicate your interest in Project 250657 at caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1245.