Volunteer Position: Board Treasurer

Organization

Calgary Corporate Challenge (“CCC”) is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to unifying the Calgary business community. For over three decades, we have brought people together through fun and inclusive team-building events that encourage participation, teamwork, and wellness. We look to inspire connectivity year round, but are best known for our annual September Games: 15 days of various sports and games with representation from over 150 companies from Calgary and the surrounding area. Finding ways to give back to the community is also a huge part of our mandate. We seek to partner with local vendors and venues to help run our events. We also support our charity partners by connecting them with local businesses through our annual Charity Challenge. We love working with the Calgary business community to promote positive interactions between organizations and industries. It truly takes a village. Together with our members, sponsors, volunteers, and community and charity partners, we can build culture and community with an impact that outlives any single event. 

Mission

We are a community of builders focused on increasing employee engagement and wellness through diverse, inclusive events that result in increased corporate pride and a sense of connection within the Calgary business network.

Position - Board Treasurer

Calgary Corporate Challenge is seeking to appoint a Treasurer of the Society, who shall also be an officer of the Society. The position will be held for a minimum term of two (2) years, which may be renewed at the discretion of the Board for a maximum of two (2) additional terms (up to a maximum of 6 years).

Please Note: CCC Board Members are typically nominated at the Annual General Meeting. As the 2026 AGM has passed, this position may begin as a Special Advisor to the Finance Committee until the 2027 AGM. Duties and commitment may be adjusted as needed.

Time Commitment:

Attendance and participation in the following (roughly 5-10 hours every 6-8 weeks):

• Bi-monthly board meetings (once every two months) for approximately 1.5 hours; attendance can be virtual or in-person
• Annual General Meeting
• Meetings of Finance Committee
• Networking and community events, including making appearances at events hosted by CCC
• Board training sessions
• Annual strategy retreat/planning session 

Treasurer Responsibilities:

• When necessary, approving disbursements from the Society’s accounts;
• Together with the Executive Director, taking a lead role in the preparation of the annual budget for the Society;
• Ensuring the proper accounting systems are in place and in use to properly document and track all Society receipts and disbursements
• Participating in the preparation of the annual audit as needed
• Recommend to the board the need for a review or renewal of the auditing services provided
• Monitoring the actual financial state of the Society to the budgeted financials and, along with the Executive Director, keeping the board informed of important financial events, trends, and issues relevant to the organization
• Overseeing the development of high-level financial policies and their review by the board
• Ensuring that excess funds and reserves are properly held and invested
• Presenting or co-presenting the organization’s financial report and recommend appointment or reappointment of the auditor at the Annual General Meeting

Board Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to CCC’s mission, vision, and values
• Ensures programs and services are consistent with our mission and vision and aligned with our strategic plan
• Assists with developing work plans and leading committees to accomplish key priorities identified as part of the strategic plan
• Reviews and approves CCC’s annual budget and financial objectives, plans, and actions
• Monitors CCC’s operating results against the strategic plan and annual budget on a regular basis
• Ensures the organization is operating in compliance with laws and regulations and with CCC’s own governing documents
• Assists with establishing organizational and/or Board policies and objectives
• Provides strategic guidance and direction to the Executive Director
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating the work of the Executive Director
• Participates in mentoring and recruiting new Board Members and ensuring a succession plan is in place
• Commits to learning and continually building one’s knowledge and skill relative to the governance of the Board

Qualifications:

• An understanding of, and experience with, good financial management and reporting practices for nonprofit organizations
• A professional accounting designation is preferred
• An appreciation of the kind and level of financial information needed at a board level to support decision making
• An ability to commit the time required to fulfill the responsibilities described

Calgary Corporate Challenge has an open hiring and recruitment policy, and we are committed to evolving diversity including but not limited to age, gender, and ethnicity.

All candidates interested in fulfilling the above requirements for the duration of the elected term should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Jacquie Li. The application period will remain open until we find the perfect candidate to join our team. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Jacquie Li – Executive Director

Email:  jacquie@calgarycorporatechallenge.com