Secretary Treasurer at Banbury… · Calgary

Secretary Treasurer (0.1 FTE – Board Officer Role)
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Contract, 0.2 FTE equivalent, or $22,024/yr
Commitment: Part-time contract, with flexible scheduling aligned to Board activities, approximately 32 hours per month.

Position Summary
Banbury Crossroads School is seeking a Secretary Treasurer to serve as an Officer of the Board with key financial oversight and governance responsibilities. This fractional 0.2 FTE role (estimated 32 hours per month) is ideal for a seasoned financial professional looking to contribute to a mission-driven, independent K–12 school. The Secretary Treasurer plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, organizational accountability, policy review, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with the Board of Directors and the school’s internal financial staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an Officer on the Board and attend all Board meetings, providing regular financial and accounting updates; attend 3-6 Board Meetings each year, virtually or in-person. 
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility.
• Review and monitor financial activities of the school; support and liaise with the school's internal controller, especially for the once-yearly audit that occurs from August through October each cycle. Meet with the controller as needed, or quarterly, to provide support.
• Maintain read-only access to accounting systems and provide oversight on budgetary matters and financial planning.
• Serve as backup financial signatory in the event of incapacity of the Board President or Head of School.
• Record, file, and transmit accurate and timely Board minutes; maintain appropriate Board and financial records.
• Act as a liaison with the school’s legal counsel for matters such as minute book management, annual filings, business insurance, and corporate compliance.
• Report to, and work with the Board Chair to ensure that all Board Directors are informed and apprised of financial status throughout the year. 
  
• Work to keep the policy library up to date and accessible to all internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or CA designation required.
• Proven experience in financial oversight, governance, and organizational budgeting.
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience working with or on Boards of Directors is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex financial matters clearly.
• Non-profit experience an asset.