Job Posting

CBU Students’ Union

Vice President Finance and Operations

Applications are invited from individuals interested in offering for the hired position of
Vice President Finance and Operations for 2018/2019 (May 1/18 to Apr. 30/19).
Resumes may be submitted in person to the Executive Assistant at the Students’ Union
Building between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications may also be
mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Students’ Union using the contact information at the
bottom of this posting.

Description:

 The VP Finance and Operations shall work under the direction of the President.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall be responsible to the Executive Committee and the
SRC for the supervision of all funds of the Students’ Union and they shall supervise the
collection of all revenues into the accounts of the Students’ Union.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall be responsible to supervise the expenditures of all
funds of the Students’ Union.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall have access to and supervision over, all accounts
and accounting software of the Students’ Union, and they shall be responsible at all
times for the good order of the Students’ Union accounts.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall ensure that all expenditures that receive their
authorization are consistent with the established financial authority/policies, and within
the budget approved by the SRC.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall forward monthly updated financial statements to
the SRC.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall chair the Budget Committee of the Students’
Union.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall be responsible for the proper supervision of and
have full access to the Ancillary Operations of the Students’ Union. In the event where
the General Manager is unable to carry out their duties, the VP - Finance and Operations
shall have primary responsibilities for the Ancillary Operations of the Students’
Union. When accessing inventory, safes, or security cameras of the operations, the VP –
Finance and Operations must be accompanied by another Executive Committee
member.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall ensure that all societies receiving funding from the
Students’ Union are registered with the Students’ Union and that the allocation of society
funding is monitored and distributed according to the budget.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall hold a seat on the hiring committees for the Ancillary
Operations of the Students’ Union.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall ensure that all policy directives outlined in the
administrative manual, pertaining to financial control and management, are strictly
enforced.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall hold a seat on the CBU Board of Governors and be the
student representative on the Budget Committee and the Board of Governors Investments
Committee.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall sit as a member of the Caper Times Publishing Board
and in meetings shall act as Chairperson.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall oversee all legal matters. These matters will be
reported to the Executive Committee.
 The VP Finance and Operations shall perform other such duties as directed by the
President, the Executive Committee, and the SRC.
 Applicants for the Vice President Finance and Operations shall be enrolled in the School of
Business for the previous two years or must have documentation showing previous years
experience in business education or practical business experience.

Please quote competition number VPFO-0309-01 on all correspondence.

Closing date for applications is Friday, March 09, 2018, no later than 4 p.m.
Complete copies of the Students’ Union bylaws can be accessed on our
website by visiting www.cbusu.ca

Cover letter, resume, and references can be sent to:

Mailing address: CBU Students’ Union, P.O. Box 5300, Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
Fax: 902-539-2886 or Email: dawn_macdougall@cbu.ca