Finance Coordinator (First Year)

The CUS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 1,200 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

The CUS in Vancouver invites applications for a part-time Finance Coordinator to support the VP Finance in budgeting, vendor outreach, and fundraising planning for ACE Nationals in Toronto. The role includes hands-on budget creation and attending weekly trainings to build core business skills.

Eligibility includes first-year status at UBC Sauder, strong organizational skills, and comfort with Excel. The position runs September 2026 to March 2027 and requires 2–5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills and public speaking abilities.
• Eagerness and a curiosity to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and management of the annual budget.
• Support budgeting and planning for the ACE Nationals trip in Toronto.
• Coordinate budgets for fundraisers and events and assist with vendor outreach.
• Help oversee and process cheque requisition submissions.
• Participate in training for the ACE Nationals Case Competition and Conference.
• Attend weekly training sessions with workshops on technical skills and public speaking.

Skills

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

First Year Status at UBC Sauder

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Finance Coordinator supports the VP Finance in all aspects of financial management for ACE UBC. Responsibilities include assisting with budget creation and maintenance, vendor outreach and assistance with fundraisers, supporting grant preparation, and helping to plan the ACE Nationals Trip to Toronto. The Finance Coordinator will also participate in weekly training sessions, which feature structured business lessons, mock case competitions, and personalized feedback, to develop core business skills and prepare for the ACE Nationals Case Competition and Conference in January 2027. This role is designed to provide the VP Finance with a reliable second set of hands, ensuring smooth financial operations and strong team collaboration.

Time Commitment

2-5 hours per week

Term of Employment

September 2026-March 2027

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and management of the annual budget

• Support the VP Finance in budgeting and planning for the ACE Nationals trip in Toronto

• Collaborate with the VP Events to help coordinate budgets for fundraisers and events and assisting with vendor outreach

• Help oversee and process cheque requisition submissions

• Participate in training for the ACE Nationals Case Competition and Conference

• Attend weekly training sessions, consisting of in-depth workshops on technical skills and public speaking, practice cases, and formal mock competitions

• Attend ACE Nationals in Toronto (January 2027)

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills and public speaking abilities

• Eagerness and a curiosity to learn

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is an asset

• Previous casing experience is an asset, but not required

• First Year Status at UBC Sauder