Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services (ED) will lead the finance and corporate service areas of Calgary Academy Society, Headwater Learning Foundation (HLF), and Headwater Learning Solutions Foundation (HLS), including finance, facilities, transportation, insurance, and food services. This role is also responsible for facilitating the successful planning, financing, and execution of modernization and capital projects. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role assists in the provision of overall corporate leadership and strategic direction.

The ED will exemplify the REACH principles that guide behaviour across the Calgary Academy and Headwater Learning Foundation and Headwater Learning Foundation Solutions. The REACH principles are Respect, Enthusiasm, Altruism, Commitment, and Honesty.

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Fostering Effective Relationships- A leader builds positive working relationships with members of the school community and local community.
• Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning- A leader engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for learning and improving leadership.
• Embodying Visionary Leadership- A leader collaborates within the organization to create and implement a shared vision for employee success, engagement, learning and well-being.
• Leading a Community of Learners- A leader nurtures and sustains a culture that supports evidence-informed practice and learning.
• Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit - A leader supports the organization in acquiring and applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
• Develop Leadership Capacity- A leader provides opportunities for members of the organization to develop leadership capacity and to support others in fulfilling their roles.
• Managing Operations and Resources - A leader effectively directs operations and manages resources.
• Understanding and Responding to the Larger Societal Context - A leader understands and appropriately responds to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts impacting the organization.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in accounting and finance leadership capacity.
• CPA or Accounting Designation, CFA or financial designation.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments and overseeing a diverse team.
• Experience working with a Board including an understanding of Board governance and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Education Act, Independent Schools Regulation and experience working for an independent school, school board or municipality would be considered an asset.
• Well-developed organizational, planning, and leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated, receptive, and adaptable to changing demands and priorities in the workplace.
• Ability to work consistently in a setting that has a high-volume workload and short timelines.
• Innovative, creative, and collaborative, with an internal drive to complete projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful manner.
• Empathy, excellent listener, and capacity to disarm difficult situations.
• Capacity to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of education for all students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services will provide direct supervision to positions including Comptroller, Executive Chef, Facilities Manager, and Transportation Coordinator.

Working Conditions

• This role may allow for remote work flexibility, which adheres to the Working Remotely Procedure.
• General hours for this role are 7.5 hours, with flexible start times, and are to be worked between 7:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
• This role receives a 30-minute unpaid lunch break mid-day.

To Apply

To fill this position, Calgary Academy has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.