Treasurer

Purpose:

The Treasurer, jointly with the Board Chair, ensures that the current records are maintained, reflecting the financial condition of Human Biology®. These records would include cash, outstanding advances, investments, accounts receivable and other assets, accounts payables, and fund balances.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
• Understand financial accounting for nonprofit organizations
• Serve as financial officer of the organization and as chairperson of the finance committee
• Manage with the finance committee the Board’s review of and action related to the Board’s financial responsibilities
• Work with the related personnel to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board of Trustees on a timely basis
• Assist the related finance personnel in preparing the annual budget and presenting the budget to the Board for approval
• Review the annual audit and answer Board member’s questions about the audit

Length of term: Two years

Time Commitment: As required to accomplish major duties

Reporting: The Treasurer reports to the Board Chair and to the Board of Trustees

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
2. Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations
3. Ability to work with chief financial personnel and auditor as necessary
4. Attention to detail and accuracy
5. Financial stewardship, budgeting, reporting, audit/review familiarity, board finance oversight.