VP, Finance and Sustainability

Organizational

Description:

Our work focuses on post‑secondary students from equity‑deserving communities, including newcomers to Canada, Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners, and students of colour who often face compounded barriers to employment. Too many students are expected to navigate career preparation, immigration questions, financial literacy, and mental well‑being supports on their own. SCG® brings these elements together in one integrated ecosystem of support.
Our flagship ASPIRE Program anchors this work, complemented by scalable eModules, career coaching and mentorship, mental health and wellbeing supports, and immigration guidance delivered through trusted partners. By blending AI‑supported tools with human‑centred coaching and community expertise, we provide practical and accessible pathways that reflect the real world students are preparing to enter.
SCG is more than a platform. It is a growing community committed to expanding access, strengthening belonging, and building pathways to meaningful employment. We actively welcome partnerships with funders, employers, post‑secondary institutions, and community organizations who share our commitment to equity, innovation, and student success.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Description of Duties  The VP, Finance and Sustainability, and Treasurer safeguard the financial health and long‑term sustainability of SCG. This role provides strategic financial leadership, ensures strong oversight and transparent fiscal stewardship, and supports the organization in building resilient funding pathways that align with SCG's mission, growth plans, and hybrid nonprofit model.

Key Responsibilities   Financial stewardship and oversight
Ensure SCG maintains strong budgeting, accounting, and reporting practices in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Oversee quarterly financial statements, forecasts, and fund tracking, and present financial updates to the board with clarity and strategic insight.
Monitor internal controls, risk indicators, and audit readiness across all financial processes.
Support compliance with regulatory, funder, and donor reporting requirements.
Ensure alignment between financial practices and SCG's values of equity, access, innovation, and accountability.
Strategic Finance and Sustainability   Advise the Executive Director and board on long‑term financial planning, cost management, and capital allocation.
Support the design and monitoring of multi‑year financial models that reflect SCG's expansion across multiple campuses and diverse student populations.
Provide strategic insights on revenue diversification, including grants, donor contributions, earned revenue streams, partnerships, and social enterprise pathways.
Offer guidance on cash flow planning, investment decisions, and stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Strengthen SCG's financial capacity to support AI‑enhanced programming, wraparound services, and hybrid nonprofit initiatives.
Funding and Resource Development Support   Collaborate with the Executive Director on funding proposals, financial narratives, and sustainability strategies for government, philanthropic, and institutional partners.
Advise on pricing models, program viability, and strategic resource allocation to support organizational growth.
Ensure transparent and credible financial communication with funders, donors, and stakeholders.
Subcommittee Leadership   Lead the Finance and Audit Subcommittee of three to five members, including financial advisors or accountants.
Convene bi‑monthly meetings focused on financial reporting, risk monitoring, and internal control systems.
Oversee development and periodic review of financial policies, procedures, and governance documents related to financial management.
Provide quarterly financial and risk updates to the full board.
Skills Required   CPA or senior finance leader with demonstrated experience in nonprofit, social enterprise, or corporate finance.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills who can balance innovation with prudent stewardship.
Values transparency, equity, and long‑term sustainability and can translate financial data into clear…