Board Treasurer

VOLUNTEER TREASURER (Board Role)

VETERANS MEMORIAL AND SUPPORT FOUNDATION

POSITION TYPE:

Volunteer/Part-Time/Board/Officer Leadership Role

MISSION:

We honor and support military veterans and their families through programs, services, and community partnerships that uplift, empower, and provide meaningful assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Treasurer serves as the financial steward of the Foundation and plays a key leadership role in safeguarding the organizations financial health, transparency, and accountability.

This individual oversees financial records, reporting and compliance while helping guide responsible fiscal decision-making in alignment with our mission to serve veterans.

The role is ideal for someone who values service, integrity, and using their financial skills to make a meaningful difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Oversight/Reporting and Compliance

• Reconciliation for the following: Bank accounts, Morgan Stanley, Paypal, Square, Stripe, Venmo, Bill.com
• Assistance with payment systems during fundraising events
• Vendor management including 1099’s
• Cash Deposits
• Sending Donor Receipts
• Assistance with Tax filings
• Annual S1-100 Statement
• General recordkeeping and tracking of fixed assets
• Financial Statements to the Board
• Maintaining accurate records of all income, expenses and transactions
• Monitoring of bank accounts and cash flow
• Ensure proper handling of donations and grants
• Sending out donor pledge reminders when pledge payments are due
• Overseeing budgets and financial planning
• Ensuring compliance with non-profit regulations and reporting requirements
• Advising the Foundation on best practices to achieve fiduciary excellence

CONTROLS AND BEST PRACTICES

• Establish and maintain internal financial controls
• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial processes
• Recommending financial policies and improvements
• Safeguard organizational assets

COLLABORATION

• Work closely with the Executive Director/President and Board
• Support fundraising initiatives with financial tracking
• Provide financial insight to guide strategic decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or business management
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic financial software, e.g. QuickBooks, Bill.com
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

HIGHLY VALUED

• Non-profit or volunteer organization experience
• Knowledge of nonprofit compliance requirements
• CPA or accounting background helpful
• Passion for serving veterans and military families

TIME COMMITMENT

• Approximately 5-10 hours per month
• Attend bi-weekly Board meetings
• Additional time during budgeting/reporting periods

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Opportunity to directly impact the lives of Veterans
• Leadership experience in a mission-driven organization
• Meaningful community service
• Collaboration with a dedicated service-oriented team