Coordinator, Finance & Operations 

Status: Full-Time, Salaried 

Salary (hiring range): $50,000 and $58,000, plus health and dental benefits (after three months) and RRSP and/or TFSA matching (after two years of service)  

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday. This position does require travel and a flexible work schedule, working evenings, weekends, and overnights. 

Location: Virtual Working with possible travel. (1-2 days per week in-person, if based in GTA or Montreal) 

Openings: 1 

Application Deadline: September 8, 2026

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Role Overview 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Coordinator, Finance and Operations to support the day-to-day financial, accounting, payroll, and administrative functions of our organization. Reporting to the Finance Lead, this role is responsible for assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, bookkeeping, payroll administration, compliance reporting, and funder reporting across multiple programs. 

The Coordinator, Finance and Operations will contribute to the SCC’'s financial integrity and operational effectiveness by supporting the full accounting cycle, preparing financial analyses and reconciliations, maintaining payroll and HR records, and providing administrative support as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and making a meaningful impact through operational excellence and strong financial stewardship. 

About the Role 

What will you do? 

REPORTING/FINANCIAL ANALYSIS DUTIES 

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and budget variance analysis. 
• Assist in preparation and monitoring the corporate annual budget and forecast. 
• Assist in preparation of cash flow reporting and analysis. 
• Assist in preparation of year-end financial statement review for public accountants. 
• Develop an excellent understanding of program funding agreements to assist in preparation of the reporting for multiple programs to funders and maintain supporting documentation for compliance. 

BOOKKEEPING DUTIES: 

• Assist with the full accounting cycle. 
• Data entry via QBO of all receivables, payables, and journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.  
• Prepare and reconcile AP reports for payment approval 
• Prepare online bank payments for approval 
• Reconcile credit card statements with receipts for payment 
• Maintain current vendor list 
• Create all invoices and maintain program partner invoice schedules  
• Prepare and reconcile AR reports  
• Prepare and process all bank deposits 
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system. 
• Assist in preparation of significant account reconciliations as required. 

PAYROLL DUTIES: 

• Prepare regular payroll package including employee changes for processing with external payroll provider 
• Review timesheets and allocate to appropriate program 
• Track and process honoraria payments 
• Process expense claims with proper documentation 
• Assist with payroll compliance reporting including T4A’s  
• Manage HR files  

OTHER OPERATIONAL DUTIES: 

• Supporting the employee management cycle processes. 
• Contribute to the success and growth of SCC by assisting with various tasks as requested 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS 

The SCC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.  Ideally, the candidate will have the following skills and experiences. 

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work-related experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles.  
• Minimum three (3) years accounting and payroll processing experience preferably in a non-for-profit setting. 
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online. 
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook). 
• Strong verbal and written communication. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills for prioritizing demands, workflow, and meeting deadlines. 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment 
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently 
• Bilingualism English/French (asset) 

About Us  

The Students Commission of Canada (SCC) is a national inter-generational charitable organization that purposely works with others to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and valued so that we can put their ideas for improving themselves, their peers, and their communities into action. We believe in. a world where all young people positively transition into a successful adulthood.   

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment. We have a dedicated staff team that care deeply about the young people and organizations we partner with. As a small organization, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at a number of tools and projects, ensuring diversity and breadth of work. We are known to work hard, but we have fun doing it!   

Our Values  

The Four Pillars: Respect, Listen, Understand and Communicate™ function as the spirit, heart, head, and feet of The Students Commission of Canada, representing both its core values and its foundational process.  All staff, volunteers, and participants agree to use these pillars in all their work with The Students Commission of Canada, and we work to make them real and visible on a daily basis.   

• Respect: We start with respect for the gift and strength that each person carries within: for young people, their idealism and their capacity to improve the world.    
• Listen: With respect as our foundation, we learn to listen. We listen not just with our ears, but with our heads, hearts and all of our senses. We listen actively, intensely, not just to words, but to silences, to deeds, to experiences.  
• Understand: To understand is to go beyond listening, to process what we have heard from others, to reflect upon the new knowledge and gifts given to us.   
• Communicate: The beginning of action, this is when the obstacles fall away. We create plans with others and implement them to make a positive difference in our world.   

Our Cultural Practices  

1. We incubate and innovate with youth and, because we do, we generate sparks for positive change.  
2. We work inter-generationally and, because we do, young people’s voices are influential in improving their lives and the lives of their peers.  
3. We work with partners and, because we do, we are inclusive and supportive, building community and strengthening a network of partners dedicated to youth thriving.  
4. We turn knowledge into action, and action into knowledge and, because we do, we are constantly learning and improving our process, as well as those of others.  
5. We embrace complexity and, because we do we are able to Respect, Listen, Understand and Communicate™ with young people and our partners.  
6. We work with vision and passion and strive to integrate head, heart, feet and spirit in all that we do.  

The SCC’s Four Pillars and six cultural practices provide the foundational overview of what the SCC Culture is. The T.R.U.S.T. Framework operationalizes these expectations. SCC team members who practice the four pillars, six cultural practices and the T.R.U.S.T. framework report clearly understanding how their role contributes to the SCC’s social purpose.  

• Take Initiative and be curious  
• Reinforce a sense of community  
• Uncover community boundaries  
• Support healthy conflict management  
• Thrive in the pursuit of excellence  

We invite applications for this position from across Canada. We welcome all applicants for this position regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ability, age, marital status, pregnancy or family commitments. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free virtual job experience, starting with the job application process. If accommodations are needed during the job selection process, please let us know. All information received will be kept confidential.