Founding Board Member: Treasurer

TITLE: Founding Board Treasurer

LOCATION: US-based remote (Required for banking/nexus)

WORK SCHEDULE: Volunteer; 5-10 hours per month

EMPLOYMENT/JOB TYPE: Volunteer Officer (Unpaid)

INTERNAL JOB CATEGORY: Board of Directors

DEPARTMENT: Finance/Development

SUPERVISOR: Board President

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer leadership position.

About Flipping Beaver

A digital-first dance community group (goal becoming a nonprofit) dedicated to democratizing professional technical training for under-resourced artists globally. We bridge the gap between amateur interest and professional-track readiness through a rigorous, three-tier curriculum mapped to National Core Arts Standards (NACS). Our mission is to ensure that world-class technical development is accessible to every talented individual, regardless of their financial or geographic barriers.

About this position

The Founding Board Treasurer serves as the lead financial architect of the organization. This role is responsible for the fiscal integrity of the conservatory, from opening our first U.S. bank account to designing the financial workflows for our scholarship program. As a founding officer, you will ensure that every dollar raised goes directly toward dismantling technical barriers for under-resourced artists.

Responsibilities Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee the opening of the organization's initial U.S. business bank account and set up digital accounting systems.
• Ensure the organization meets all IRS reporting requirements (Form 990-N/EZ/Full) and state-level financial filings.
• Establish internal controls for the disbursement of scholarship funds to ensure maximum transparency.
• Serve as the primary signatory for financial documents and major organizational expenditures.

Strategic Budgeting

• Partner with the President to develop the annual operating budget for the course development and the scholarship program.
• Provide the Board with monthly or quarterly financial updates, translating budget data into actionable insights.
• Advise on the financial feasibility of scaling new training tiers or expanding international outreach.
• Assist in the financial reporting required for grant applications (such as the BDA or other arts funders).

Requirements

• Professional background in accounting, finance, or small business management.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) and digital accounting software.
• Experience with U.S. nonprofit financial regulations is highly preferred.
• Impeccable honesty and a commitment to radical transparency in fundraising.
• Strong desire to build financial infrastructure for an early-stage startup.

Application Instructions

• Candidates must be physically located in the United States and possess the legal right to work/volunteer in the U.S.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to fulfill the requirements for federal 501(c)(3) filing and the opening of U.S. institutional banking accounts.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply early and are advised to carefully review the job description to ensure they meet the essential requirements and skills we are seeking. To apply, please submit the following:
  1. A professional resume or CV.
  2. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in arts equity and your specific experience related to the role.
• Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be informed 2 business days after application deadline. The founder will meet shortlisted candidates for a conversation regarding vision alignment, goals and experience!
• Application deadline: June 15, 2026