About the Role
Application Deadline
2024-01-26
Job Description
The Vice President Finance is responsible for managing the SBSS budget over the course of the executive term. This includes, but is not limited to, financial planning, payment processing, reviewing of bills and statements, maintaining financial statements, and processing reimbursements. It is the responsibility of the Vice President Finance to ensure that the SBSS is in a stable financial position at all times, that initiatives being pursued by the Society are financially feasible, and that the organization executes payment obligations in a timely fashion.
Position Responsibilities
-Responsible for completing all payments and reimbursements in a timely fashion
-Responsible for approving budgets within one week of receiving them
-Attend weekly executive meetings and monthly council meetings
-Explain the financial constraints of the Society in event/initiative planning
-Firmly advocate and makes decisions based on the financial sustainability of the Society; even with pushback from council members (i.e. in the approval or denial of council events/initiatives)
-Responsible for overseeing budget approval, planning, and execution
-Responsible for ensuring commitment of director to the SBSS for the entirety of the academic year
-Must act as a role model for all members of the SBSS and empowering them to take ownership of their own student experience
Skills Developed
Problem Solving
Budgeting Skills
Communication of Financial Information
Time Management
Team Leadership
Portfolio
Bookkeeping Director, Funding Director, Finance Committee