Treasurer and Board Director

SummaryOntario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) is looking for a dynamic and skilled Treasurer to join our Board of Directors.
OTCC is seeking nominations for the Treasurer role to be elected to the OTCC Board of Directors.
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November 23, 2024DescriptionOntario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) is in the final stages of completing a new Turtle Hospital located in the Kawarthas providing services to all of Ontario.Deadline for Expressions of Interest:
November 23, 2024Term:
2 years (thereafter, terms will revert to those dictated by the bylaws, with a maximum of three consecutive terms).Treasurer responsibilities include:
Sitting on the OTCC Board of Directors and acting as Chair of the Finance Committee.Financial Ambassador and Consultation:
Report to, advise, and provide wise counsel to the Chair.Create awareness among the Board on the organization's financial performance and sustainability; disclose all relevant financial information to the Board.Support the Executive Director with financial strategies, operations, and act as a sounding board for any finance opportunities and challenges that arise within the organization.Provide advice and guidance to the Executive Director with respect to overseeing funding and grant submissions.Act as custodian of all the investments and funds of the organization.Act as a signing officer.In consultation with the Secretary, ensure legal and insurance obligations are met.Engage in risk assessments of the organization and Board and create mitigation strategies.Recommend to the Board the need for a review or renewal of the auditing services provided.Develop & maintain knowledge of OTCC operations.Budgetary Preparation and Reviews:
Collaborate with the Executive Director in the establishment and review of the annual budget and ensure approval by the Board, review financial results, and monitor against budget.Ensure quarterly review of the budget (actuals vs plan) by the Board.Review year-end financials with external auditor and facilitate review with the Board.Ensure that excess funds and reserves are properly held and invested.Record-Keeping:
Ensure that the organization maintains the appropriate financial books and records and that these are accurate and up-to-date.Policy:
Maintain a Finance Policy that aligns with the organization's needs, adapting to changing priorities and growth strategies.Oversee the development of financial policies, their review and approval by the board, and implementation at the operational level.In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a director, the Board Treasurer shall serve as the Chair of the Finance & Risk Committee.Finance Committee Leadership:
Understand OTCC strategic framework and the committee's purpose.Create an inclusive, collaborative and productive environment for committee members.Annually develop the committee's annual work plan that aligns with strategic priorities of the Board, that builds a sustainable framework for the organization and uses a future-thinking and transformative lens.Oversee implementation of the committee's annual work plan by providing guidance to committee members.Communicate key decisions made at the Board level that affect that committee's work.Regularly update the Board on the committee's progress against their annual work plan.Recruit and onboard new committee members as needed.Mentor Committee Vice Chair and ensure succession planning for the Committee Chair role.Host mid-year and year-end check-ins with each committee member to ensure satisfaction and productivity.Finance Committee Administration:
Prepare monthly meeting calendar for the year including assignment of Minute taking responsibility.Prepare agendas and meeting materials.Chair all Committee meetings.Additional preferences:
Candidates must possess CPA designation and be in good standing with their provincial governing body.Strong finance background with Treasurer experience in a Not For Profit preferred.Board Directors are encouraged to become an annual or monthly OTCC member.Previous governance experience.Experienced in or curious about the Turtles and environment space.Experience with growing organizations from startup to scaling organizations.Eligibility:
18 years of age or older, have the power under law to contract, not an employee or paid contractor of OTCC, and have an interest in, or passion for Turtles and their environment.OTCC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/family status, or disability.Timelines:
October 17, 2024:
Call for CandidatesNovember 23, 2024:
Close of Call for CandidatesNovember 24, 2024:
Candidate short-list createdDecember 7, 2024:
Candidate interviews closeDecember 14, 2024:
Successful candidates to be informed
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