Director of Finance

Director of Finance (September 2026)

Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people

Who are we

Over the past 21 years Aberdeen Hall has become a top-level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of over 725 preschool to grade 12 children.

We have an opportunity for a Director of Finance role in September 2026. (position profile can be found here).

We welcome applicants who like us embrace the core values of resilience responsibility integrity optimism curiosity and kindness. You are also known to be innovative progressive adaptable and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.

What makes us different

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community-spirited culture and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

• Competitive Compensation at an annual salary of $120000 to $140000 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of experience

• 6 weeks vacation with an opportunity to add to this in the future

• RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary

• Excellent extended health and dental benefits

• Opportunities for growth

• Shortened Summer Hours

• Open and collaborative culture

• Comprehensive enhanced benefits package

• Personalized professional development plans

• Newly built inspiring campus setting

• Well-established mentorship program

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is an operational leader responsible for ensuring the effective management of the schools financial and human resources systems. Reporting directly to the Head of School the Director of Finance provides oversight analysis and compliance assurance across all financial and HR operations. As a key member of the Leadership Team the Director of Finance supports the Head of School and Directors in implementing initiatives that align with Aberdeen Halls mission values and strategic goals.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Leadership & Management

• Work with the Head of School and other Leaders to develop and implement long-term financial strategies.

• Provide clear and timely reports forecasts and analyses to the Head of School for Board of Directors materials.

• Oversee tuition revenue cash flow and capital project financing to ensure financial stability.

• Maintain strong relationships with banks auditors and external financial partners.

  
  

• Oversee and support the full recruitment onboarding and offboarding process.
• Serve as one of the HR points of contact for employee relations matters including investigations into grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Administer compensation benefits and pension programs ensuring compliance with employment standards and human rights legislation.
• Work with the Business Team to develop and deliver hands-on HR training for managers and staff and manage the performance review cycle and support the Head of School with succession planning and policy implementation.
• Promote staff engagement professional development and a positive workplace culture aligned with school values.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises) CRA charitable receipting and other applicable regulations.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises) CRA charitable receipting and other applicable regulations.

• Develop and maintain internal controls to reduce financial and HR risks.

• Execute and maintain all necessary HR documentation and records to meet legal and audit requirements.

• Oversee compliance with government reporting insurance and employee-related legislation.

• Ensure privacy data protection and security within finance and HR Information Systems (HRIS).

Governance Support

• Provide clear and timely reports forecasts and analyses to the Head of School for Board of Directors materials.

• Implement Board-approved financial and HR policies.

• Prepare background analysis and documentation to support governance processes.

As part of our active commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strive to welcome students families and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

The successful applicant for our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation for permanent employees and excellent long-term potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter attention to Christoper Grieve Head of School at

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