Steve Thomas has been appointed director of finance for Rocky View Schools, effective Nov. 9.

“With 20 years of experience in financial leadership, Steve is known for his ability to make strategic decisions that balance the needs of business operations within challenging financial parameters,” says RVS superintendent Greg Luterbach.

“He brings extensive experience in developing complex budgets and financial reporting while delivering operational efficiencies and business process improvements. I extend my congratulations to Steve and look forward to welcoming him to our jurisdiction.”

Thomas arrives in RVS from TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, where he served as director of finance and corporate services since 2013. He successfully lead multiple process improvements including a new accounting system, payroll system, and an IT infrastructure renewal project, helping to deliver significant savings for the organization.

He also successfully developed business intelligence dashboards, allowing the organization to access real-time sales and attendance data for the first time in its history.

Previous to this, Thomas was executive director of finance and administration for Travel Alberta and was with PepsiCo Canada for six years.

Thomas is a Chartered Professional Accountant and he also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.