The Vice President (VP) of Finance, Procurement, Risk Management Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the SVP Belonging, People, Culture and Integrated Client Services and the President and CEO for all governance and Board reporting requirements, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of financial reports to the Board of Governors. In this capacity, the VP also provides strategic financial guidance to the President, aligning financial strategies with institutional objectives. Additionally, the VP serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Governors, contributing to financial governance and oversight.
In their primary role as the Vice President (VP) of Finance, Procurement, Risk Management Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the VP reports solid line to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Belonging, People, Culture, and Integrated Client Services, overseeing the finance, procurement, and risk management functions. This includes managing financial operations, ensuring legal compliance, overseeing procurement processes, and leading risk management initiatives to mitigate potential risks.
This position actively and consistently collaborates with the College Leadership Team (CLT) and all organizational levels including the Senior Leadership team (SLT), providing hands-on leadership and operational direction to the Financial Services, Legal, Risk Management, and Procurement teams. In doing so, the VP ensures that all services align with the college's operational and strategic goals, while prioritizing a client-centered, service-oriented approach to foster success and meet the needs of the college community.