equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and fully support transparent and ethical decision-making. The VPFA works closely and partners with the Principal, Provost, and Deans to make long-term decisions about resource allocation, capital investment, and institutional risk. Additionally, the VPFA supports both the Board and its relevant subcommittees (Audit and Risk; Finance, Assets and Strategic Infrastructure; Human Resources; and University Culture). The role combines strategic planning and policy development with operational oversight of a large and diverse portfolio of administrative functions composed of Financial and Administration; Facilities; Information Technology Services; Human Resources; Risk and Safety Services. The VPFA also represents Queen’s externally, cultivating productive relationships with a variety of partners, including various levels of government, sector organizations, community partners, alumni, and donors.

As a qualified candidate, you must hold an undergraduate degree; a relevant professional designation and/or a graduate level degree are preferred. Your career includes substantive experience in senior leadership positions in a finance and/or administrative function, overseeing a comparable portfolio to this position (e.g., financial management, treasury/debt issuance, capital program delivery, enterprise risk, information technology, human resources, etc.). Your experience from working in a large, complex, unionized public sector organization has afforded you exposure to pension governance, public-private partnerships, and collective bargaining. You are adept at translating policy into strategy, have outstanding financial acumen, and are rigorous with controls and compliance while being pragmatic about business outcomes. Colleagues view you as collaborative, politically astute, and a credible leader with high integrity and excellent communications skills. Your management style motivates, develops, and retains engaged teams that are multigenerational and diverse. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience supporting and working with both a Board of Trustees and its sub committees. The VPFA plays a vital role in the University’s efforts to enhance Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA); as such, candidates must be committed to Queen’s shared mission of supporting and engaging community in inclusive and meaningful ways, working within a diverse campus community, and with implementing equitable and diverse policies and practices in line with Queen’s I-EDIAA principals.

equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and fully support transparent and ethical decision-making. The VPFA works closely and partners with the Principal, Provost, and Deans to make long-term decisions about resource allocation, capital investment, and institutional risk. Additionally, the VPFA supports both the Board and its relevant subcommittees (Audit and Risk; Finance, Assets and Strategic Infrastructure; Human Resources; and University Culture). The role combines strategic planning and policy development with operational oversight of a large and diverse portfolio of administrative functions composed of Financial and Administration; Facilities; Information Technology Services; Human Resources; Risk and Safety Services. The VPFA also represents Queen’s externally, cultivating productive relationships with a variety of partners, including various levels of government, sector organizations, community partners, alumni, and donors.

As a qualified candidate, you must hold an undergraduate degree; a relevant professional designation and/or a graduate level degree are preferred. Your career includes substantive experience in senior leadership positions in a finance and/or administrative function, overseeing a comparable portfolio to this position (e.g., financial management, treasury/debt issuance, capital program delivery, enterprise risk, information technology, human resources, etc.). Your experience from working in a large, complex, unionized public sector organization has afforded you exposure to pension governance, public-private partnerships, and collective bargaining. You are adept at translating policy into strategy, have outstanding financial acumen, and are rigorous with controls and compliance while being pragmatic about business outcomes. Colleagues view you as collaborative, politically astute, and a credible leader with high integrity and excellent communications skills. Your management style motivates, develops, and retains engaged teams that are multigenerational and diverse. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience supporting and working with both a Board of Trustees and its sub committees. The VPFA plays a vital role in the University’s efforts to enhance Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA); as such, candidates must be committed to Queen’s shared mission of supporting and engaging community in inclusive and meaningful ways, working within a diverse campus community, and with implementing equitable and diverse policies and practices in line with Queen’s I-EDIAA principals.