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SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
TREASURER
As an officer of the NPC, the
treasurer must have in-depth knowledge of the mission and programs of the
organization as well as its financial condition. The treasurer bears
special responsibility for ensuring that the organization is financially sound
and that its assets are being used effectively to meet its tax exempt
purpose. The treasurer also must ensure that the board as a whole fulfills
its fiduciary responsibilities.
In addition, the treasurer must:
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Have an understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations.
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Serve as the officer of the organization most directly responsible for its
financial affairs and accounting as well as its internal and external
financial reporting.
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Chair the finance committee.
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Manage fulfillment of the
board's financial responsibilities.
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Ensure that
appropriate financial reports (i.e., IRS Form 990, audit and annual report to
VA) are filed and available to the board in a timely manner.
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Review with the executive director and/or chief financial officer projected
income and expenses and assist with preparing and presenting the annual
operational budget for full board review and approval.
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Review with the executive director and chief financial officer all financial
policies and procedures (including internal controls and investments) and
ensure their compliance with federal, state, local, and VA requirements.
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Review the annual audit and
ensure that board members' questions are addressed; ensure that any adverse
audit findings are addressed promptly.
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With the executive director,
bring to the attention of the full board financial issues in need of
resolution.
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Have candid conversations with the executive director and auditors regarding any potential problems or areas of deficiencies.
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