Vice President Finance and Operations Administrative Position: Full-time

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Vice President, Finance and Operations

Edm onton, AB

October 2025

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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
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.

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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;