Treasurer - Board of Governance

Santa Paula-based Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Treasurer to join its Board of Governance. We operate as an all-volunteer rescue, and the Treasurer serves a critical role in ensuring absolute financial oversight and keeping our operations fully compliant with nonprofit regulations.

C.A.R.L.’s mission is to advocate for animal welfare, seeking to end the needless deaths of companion animals through its adoption, education, and outreach programs. C.A.R.L. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Southern California.

Duties

• Oversee the timely preparation and filing of the annual IRS Form 990 (or 990 N/EZ, depending on gross receipts
• Monitor and report on C.A.R.L.’s financial health to the Executive Director and Governance Board for a two-year term
• Chair the Finance Committee to guide long-term fiscal planning and policy recommendations
• Work with the Executive Director on an annual report and financial statement that summarizes C.A.R.L.’s activities for the preceding and forthcoming year
• Provide oversight to annual budgeting
• Review and present financial statements and reports along with a monthly treasurer’s report on time
• Ensure compliance with pertinent laws and regulations
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Governance Board President on audits, financial strategy, and reporting
• Manage cash flow, reserves, and investment allocations
• Support fundraising through financial oversight and transparency
• Participate in monthly Governance Board meetings
• Manage and track restricted funds (e.g., a specific medical fund or a grant for spay/neuter initiatives ) to ensure donor intent is honored
• Collaborate with a team of volunteers and staff who perform a variety of bookkeeping duties for C.A.R.L. and its commercial businesses: a thrift store and pet care center

Qualifications

• A proven professional history in accounting, bookkeeping, business management, or nonprofit administration, combined with a deep passion for animal welfare.
• Comfort with online bookkeeping systems. Experience with QuickBooks Online, Venmo, PayPal, and CheddarUp is highly preferred.
• Ability to look past the numbers to help the board make sustainable, long-term decisions regarding rescue capacity and fundraising goals.
• An absolute commitment to transparency, ethical financial practices, and the C.A.R.L.’s lifesaving mission.

This role will ensure that every dollar donated directly maximizes our ability to save, foster, and rehome dogs in need.