Board Treasurer (Finance and Accounting)

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Mount Vernon dedicated to empowering underserved youth across Westchester County through environmental education, computer science, and leadership development.

Environmental Leaders of Color is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced finance or accounting professional to serve as Treasurer on its Board of Directors. The Treasurer will provide financial oversight, guide budgeting and reporting, and help ensure the transparency and accountability needed to sustain and grow its youth and community programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: oversee ELOC's financial operations and reporting, and lead the Board Finance Committee.
• Budgeting and Planning: develop and monitor the annual budget in partnership with the Executive Director, and participate in financial and strategic planning.
• Reporting and Compliance: present financial reports to the Board of Directors and ensure compliance with financial regulations, annual filings, and nonprofit best practices.
• Risk Management and Governance: provide guidance on financial matters, internal controls, and risk management; actively participate in monthly board meetings; and serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for ELOC in the community.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated background in accounting or finance (CPA or similar credential a plus).
• Experience with nonprofit financial management is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Passion for youth empowerment, STEM education, and environmental advocacy.
• Previous nonprofit board experience is a plus, but not required.

Time Commitment and Schedule:

2-year board term.

Monthly board meetings (~2 hours/month via Zoom) plus financial review and committee work (~3-5 hours/month total, with additional time during budget season and annual filings).

Location is virtual (monthly board meetings via Zoom).

Board candidates are reviewed and interviewed by our Executive Director, Diana Williams.