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Director of Finance
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Director of Finance - Join Our Team at Bearspaw Christian School!
BCS is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as Director of Finance. This senior leadership role oversees the financial operations of Bearspaw Christian School Society and provides financial leadership for the Bearspaw Christian School Foundation.
The successful candidate will provide oversight of financial systems, controls, reporting, and day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the organization's financial resources are managed effectively and responsibly. Serving as CFO for the Bearspaw Christian School Foundation, the Director will provide financial insight and guidance to support sound decision-making and the long-term financial health of the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who is passionate about Christian education, organizational stewardship, and supporting the mission of BCS through strong financial leadership. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Head of School and serves as a collaborative member of the BCS Senior Leadership Team.
Why Work at Bearspaw Christian School:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Tuition discount for staff children enrolled at BCS
- Caring, collaborative staff within a supportive community
- Strong student discipleship and Alberta Curriculum delivered through a Christian Worldview
- Reporting To - Head of School
- Closing Date - Applications accepted until Nov 13, 2026
- FTE - 1.0
- Benefits Eligible - Yes
- Start Date - Jan 18, 2027 (can be flexible depending on the successful candidate)
How to Apply:
Please email the following separate documents to hr@bearspawschool.com:
- Cover Letter – Explain your interest in the position and how you will contribute to our mission.
- Resume & Certifications – Include all education and relevant certifications. (Teaching staff: include scanned teaching certificate.)
- References – 2 previous work references and 1 pastoral reference.
- Statement of Faith – In 500 words or less, share your relationship with Jesus and how it inspires your service.
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Responsibilities
The Director of Finance at Bearspaw Christian School will oversee the school's day-to-day finances, controls and reporting. The role also gives financial guidance to leadership and acts as CFO for the Foundation.
Requirements
Bearspaw Christian School needs an experienced, strategic financial leader who is passionate about Christian education and stewardship. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and certifications, references, and a statement of faith.
Skills
- Financial systems oversight
- Financial controls
- Financial reporting
- Day-to-day financial operations
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial analysis
- Foundation financial leadership
- Stewardship
- Collaborative leadership
- Senior leadership
Benefits
- Tuition discount for staff children
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Director of Finance
- CFO
- financial controls
- financial reporting
- financial operations
- budgeting
- Christian school
- private school
- non-profit finance
- foundation finance
- Alberta
- senior leadership
- financial planning
- stewardship
- Finance & Accounting
- Education
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Tuition support
- Employee discount