McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

by | May 28, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. Rachel Moll as Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University. As a key member of the senior management team, she will work closely with the Provost, fellow Deans, and...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

McDermott + Bull Places Director, Labour Relations at Post-Secondary Employers’ Association

by | May 27, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Alison Jones as Director, Labour Relations at the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA). In this role, Alison will serve as the primary point of contact for PSEA’s member institutions, supporting collective bargaining by...
McDermott + Bull Places Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Provident Bank

McDermott + Bull Places Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Provident Bank

by | May 26, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Placement Announcement, Courtney Dorrel, Courtney Dorrel Placement Announcement, Financial Services, Financial Services Placement Announcement, Julia Markward, Rachel Loye

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Peter Fan as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Provident Bank. In this role, Peter will lead the Bank’s finance, accounting, and treasury functions, overseeing capital planning, financial strategy, financial...
The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

The Human Cost of Austerity in Higher Education: When Leadership Becomes Crisis Management

by | May 23, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...
Strengthening Cash Control: How an Interim CFO Secured Funding Continuity for a Non-Profit

Strengthening Cash Control: How an Interim CFO Secured Funding Continuity for a Non-Profit

by | May 20, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Financial Services Case Study, Interim Leaders Case Study, Julie Francis, Julie Francis Interim Case Study

The Company A Industry: Social Services A Entity Type: Non-Profit A Operating Region: Northeast A Size: $50M The PROBLEM The organization relied heavily on city and state grants, which are often delayed and documentation-intensive. Despite having a capable finance and...
Bridging the Gap: How an Interim Controller Stabilized Finance During a Critical Transition

Bridging the Gap: How an Interim Controller Stabilized Finance During a Critical Transition

by | May 15, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Leaders Case Study, Interim Private Equity Case Study, Mark McConnell, Mark McConnell Interim Case Study

The Company A Industry: Specialty Contracting A Entity Type: Privately Held A Operating Region: Western U.S. A Size: $150M The PROBLEM During a period of rapid growth, marked by two acquisitions and securing a new revolving credit facility, the company faced the...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at University Settlement Society of New York

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at University Settlement Society of New York

by | May 15, 2025 | Sue Waterbury, Bryan Carter, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement, Sue Waterbury Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Lisa Stein as Chief Financial Officer at University Settlement Society of New York. Lisa will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fiscal strategy and performance, including budget planning, cash flow management, and...