Board Treasurer

We are a queer seniors Society looking for someone with an accounting background/experience to join our Board of Directors and serve as Treasurer.

The board of directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 
•	Determines how DSS will carry out its mission through long and short- range planning 
•	Oversees the DSS budget and provides fiscal oversight 
•	Annually reviews/develops the DSS strategic plan 
•	Recruits and orients board members and develops succession plans 
•	Evaluates their performance and overall performance of DSS in achieving its mission 
•	Establishes policies for DSS's effective management and sustainability 
•	May hire and evaluates the performance of an Executive Director  
 
Treasurer Responsibilities: 
●	Attends Board meetings and serves as  Finance and Sustainability Committee Chair
●	Oversee the financial administration system of the society: accounting, planning, budgeting, reporting, and safekeeping of assets to protect the organisation against fraud and theft, ensuring safe custody of money, and prompt banking
●	Keeps up-to-date records as well as an audit trail for all transactions, approves requested expenses and files all financial records 
●	Ensures the board understands its financial obligations by preparing draft budgets for Board approval, financial reports for Board meetings and the AGM year end report
●	Works with external financial professionals, where appropriate, to facilitate the fiscal requirements of the Board 
●	Reviews all internal processes and reporting methods at least annually
●	Understands and promote the society’s mission 
●	Be familiar with the society’s programs, policies, and operations 
●	Participate in any special events relevant to the society 
●	Strictly adhere to DSS conflict of interest and confidentiality policies