ABOUT ROBERTSON COLLEGE

Robertson is the School of New Work. Their vision is for everyone to have a good life through a prosperous and fulfilling career. Robertson’s mission is to empower students with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights to thrive in a modern work environment.

They offer more than 35 programs to students across the county through the School of Business, the School of Community Services, the School of Health and the School of Technology.

They place a high value on building a work culture that is flexible and adaptive to the changing world of work. Their work week gives team members a #MeDay each week to invest in themselves. Robertson also seek out diversity in their team. They #CelebrateEverything and encourage team members to take paid time off to celebrate their cultural, religious, and spiritual holidays.

THE ROLE

As Vice President, Finance and Administration, you will manage the finances for all Robertson/ Education Canada Group (ECG) operations. This major role in a complex, fast -growing and transformational work environment calls for a long-term vision and strategic initiative.

This role requires the ability to operate in a high growth environment with limited oversight while adhering to or exceeding strict deadlines. It also requires a person who possesses natural leadership skills, who excels in communication, people development and team collaboration.

THE CANDIDATE

Core Competencies

• Post-secondary education in a related field and a Canadian accounting designation (CPA).
•  In-depth understanding of GAAP / ASPE.
• Broad IT strategy experience as IT champion
• 10+ years of senior level experience in finance and accounting in an organization of at least $35M.

Key Responsibilities

Leading in Times of Change – Top Line Growth and Management

• Using exceptional relationship building and communication skills, the Vice President will work with the Operations team and other stakeholders.
• You will lead, champion, embody, and support incorporating the brand – the School of New Work – into Robertson’s culture.

Building the Foundation and Development of Retention and Outcomes Strategy

• Robertson has been transforming and building a dynamic culture deeply rooted in core values, brand, vision, and purpose. You will play a pivotal role in making sure domestic student experience is positive through building a mechanism to gather regular feedback.
• The Vice President will lead the development and execution of a student retention and outcomes strategy and process to further enhance the team’s performance.
• You will play an active role in shifting the team dynamic, adapting to a digital-first approach in all the communications with students.

Understanding the National and Provincial Context

• Private colleges are regulated provincially and are subject to province-specific legislation.
• There is a high level of competition among private colleges in Canada.
• You will be attuned to evolving industry and government priorities and to inform the executive team of the identified needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting/Compliance

•  Oversee the Accounting function.
• Oversee external audit process including compliance with regulatory matters and GAAP/ASPE.
• Establish, implement, and administer accounting policies, procedures, and protocol for operations as they interface with the information system.
• Oversee company’s tax concerns including managing external tax advisor(s) and having overall responsibility for annual/quarterly income taxes, annual tax provisions, sales and use tax, and all tax strategy/policies for the company.
• Responsible for all external reporting to lenders, banks, and equity holders including quarterly and annual detailed reporting packages.

Finance

• Oversee the processes for budgeting and financial forecasting with extensive use of data analytics.
• Analyze financial and economic information to identify trends and indicators that may impact business operations, planning, and investments.

Information Technology

• Lead IT Strategy and planning of investments to support the growth.
• Direct the company’s information technology, infrastructure investments and maintenance contracts.

People Management and Leadership

• Leadership based on core values and company DNA including DEI & Truth and Reconciliation.
• Create a workplace culture that fosters success and ongoing business and goal achievement.
• Create an atmosphere where the team is encouraged and motivated.

Team Performance Management

• Active and ongoing performance management with appropriate KPI measures including sales pipeline.
• Develop and implement student service techniques for the team to ensure retention and outcomes targets and goals are successfully met.

Fiscal Leadership

• Direct the budgeting and planning for the domestic division in accordance with the overall budget and planning direction set out for Robertson.
• Ensure that the budget is expended in keeping with Robertson’s general objectives towards which the budget was developed.

Internal Relationships

• Lead ongoing collaboration and integration with other departments and stakeholders, so the Canada learning trends are shared and incorporated throughout the operations (when required).
• Collaborate with the senior team to ensure daily functions of the college result in successful revenue that correlates with monthly budgets.

External Relationships

• Manage key partner channels, promoting products and services to recruit employment partners.
• Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities.

Team Performance Management

• Active and ongoing performance management with appropriate KPI measures including sales pipeline.
• Develop and implement student service techniques for the team to ensure retention and outcomes targets and goals are successfully met.

Fiscal Leadership

• Direct the budgeting and planning for the domestic division in accordance with the overall budget and planning direction set out for Robertson.
• Ensure that the budget is expended in keeping with Robertson’s general objectives towards which the budget was developed.

Internal Relationships

• Lead ongoing collaboration and integration with other departments and stakeholders, so the Canada learning trends are shared and incorporated throughout the operations (when required).
• Collaborate with the senior team to ensure daily functions of the college result in successful revenue that correlates with monthly budgets.

External Relationships

• Manage key partner channels, promoting products and services to recruit employment partners.
• Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities.

We understand and appreciate our clients’ ever-increasing desire for candidates to reflect the communities in which they work and live. The Vogel Group is committed to inclusivity and diversity was we search for outstanding leadership talent for our clients.

We encourage candidates of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, physical challenges, sexual orientations, and identifications to feel confident in exploring and declaring candidacy for any of our search assignments.

• For a full profile or to apply, please contact:

Rick Vogel, ICD.D                       

Founding Principal                       

780.665.4965 ext. 101                  rick@thevogelgroup.ca

The Vogel Group is a leadership search firm with offices in Alberta and Ontario conducting national searches for a wide range of clients. We work with like-minded organizations that value a partnership based on integrity, authenticity and an unwavering commitment to excellence.