Vice President Finance and Operations Administrative …, Edmonton

[Type here] Pos ition Specification Vice President, Finance and Operations Edm onton, AB October 2025 Position Specification The King’s University | Vice President, Finance and Operations Company Description The King’s University The King’s University, located in Edmonton, Alberta, is a vibrant Christian liberal arts and sciences institution committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. Founded in 1979, King’s offers fully accredited undergraduate degrees across a wide range of disciplines including the arts, humanities, natural sciences, business, music, and education. With a student body representing over 50 nations, the university fosters a diverse and inclusive community where students are encouraged to explore their faith, engage deeply with their studies, and prepare for meaningful lives of service and leadership. At King’s, education is rooted in a Christian worldview that inspires students to think critically, act compassionately, and lead with integrity. The university’s faculty are highly qualified and dedicated to integrating faith and learning, challenging students to apply their knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. With an average class size of 22, students benefit from personalized instruction and strong relationships with professors and peers. Weekly chapel services, student-led clubs, and community engagement opportunities enrich the campus experience and support holistic development. King’s is known for its award-winning teaching, respected research initiatives, and industry-leading career preparation. Students participate in hands-on learning through internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad programs. The university is home to the King’s Centre for Visualization in Science, the Micah Centre for Social Justice, Canada’s leading Christian business program, and the STAR Hub – Sustainability Transformation Action and Research. Research projects at King’s span global and local issues—from a long-standing clean water initiative in Honduras to innovative chemistry education tools—demonstrating the university’s commitment to real-world impact. With a cozy campus nestled in Alberta’s capital, King’s offers a welcoming environment where students thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. Over 91% of alumni find employment within two years of graduation, and 96% report confidence in their education. Athletics teams compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, and the university’s facilities include modern labs, performance spaces, and green outdoor areas. Whether pursuing a degree or discovering a calling, students at The King’s University are equipped to imagine a better world and make a lasting difference. To learn more, visit: 2 Position Specification The King’s University | Vice President, Finance and Operations Position Description Vice President, Finance and Operations Reporting to the President, the Vice President Finance and Operations (VPFO) is the Chief Financial Officer and Business Development Officer of The King’s University. The VPFO provides strategic leadership for achieving the university’s mission and vision by ensuring the university has the appropriate operational, administrative and people strategies, plans and systems in place to effectively grow the University and ensure financial and operating efficiency and responsiveness. The ultimate outcomes of this role are as much about value creation as cost control. The VPFO has oversight of campus development of the physical plant and works collaboratively with other members of the senior team to develop new revenue streams. The VPFO portfolio consists of Financial Services, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Conference and Food Services. Accountabilities - Collaborates with the President and works with the members of the President’s Cabinet to ensure that the business, operations and people management of the University are aligned with the University’s mission, vision and mandate statements and the priorities identified in the University’s strategic plan; - Provides vision and energy for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of systems designed to ensure the sustainable future of the University; - As Chief Financial Officer for the University, ensures the current and long-term effectiveness of all financial functions of the University including: strategic decision-making, supporting tactical initiatives, accounting, audit, internal and external reporting, disclosure; operating and capital budgeting; risk management; acquisition and disposition of capital assets; utilization of professional services, contract and lease administration; manage the endowment portfolio and long-term debt, and an overall optimization of financial performance across the institution; - Is an enabler, catalyst and motivator for the sustained development of a learning-enriched, high-performance, healthy work culture including: labour relations; recruitment and selection; onboarding and training; employment law; workplace health and safety training; risk management; compensation; and change management; resulting in the ability to attract, train, engage and retain excellent employees across all functions; - Ensure the best possible learning, research and living environments through safe, sustainable, and efficient management of the physical assets, information technology and customer services of the King’s campus using student-centered operational best practices; - Responsible for strategic campus development including capital maintenance and renewal, campus building projects, procurement and sustainability; - Ensure transparent communication across the departments and campus by being a connector and a communicator; - Works in collaboration with the President, Vice President Academic and Research, Vice President Institutional Advancement, Vice President Student Life and other senior leaders to seek, develop and execute new programing and revenue streams; and 3 Position Specification The King’s University | Vice President, Finance and Operations - Serves as institutional liaison to government, financial institutions, and other postsecondary institutions as the University’s financial, business development and operations officer. Desired Candidate Abilities, Background and Experience Given the critical role this individual will play in The King’s University’s continued growth and success, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following education, experience, and personal characteristics. Education - Master’s degree in business administration with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Experience - Five to ten years of progressively responsible senior administrative and financial management experience, preferably in a post-secondary education context. - Facilities management and project management experience is an asset. Personal / Professional Attributes - Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills and a proven and effective leader of people and teams, including various professions and vocations. - Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. - Ability to work effectively with diverse internal stakeholders and with the University’s supporting constituency. - Results oriented strategic thinker and planner. - A clear understanding of and commitment to the Kings University’s mission and values. The King’s University has engaged the Executive Search Firm, DHR Global, to manage this search. To explore this exciting opportunity please reach out to the Search Team below. Contact Information Max Morin Kenny Gregor Nathan Pariseau Associate Partner Partner Senior Associate DHR Global DHR Global DHR Global T: 403-410-6712 T: 403-451-6486 T: 403-410-5668 E: E: E: 4 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ny0vg