Treasurer

Italian Week Ottawa is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to join the Board of Directors.

If you are a financial professional who is passionate about Italian culture and advancing the appreciation of Italian heritage in Ottawa— this might be the opportunity for you! 

Position: Treasurer 

Term Length: 3-year term 

Who can apply: Persons 19+ residing in the National Capital Region 

Closing date: Ongoing

Position Profile 

As Treasurer, you will sit on the Board of Directors and also serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. Moreover, you will oversee all financial aspects of the organization, provide oversight and advice to the hired bookkeeper, ensure that monthly bookkeeping and reporting is completed in a timely manner, as well as provide monthly reconciliation reports prior to each board meeting. In addition, you will assist with preparing the annual returns for CRA and the annual audit and present the audit to the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Furthermore, you will work closely with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors to prepare a two-year forward-looking financial plan for the organization.

Skills and Competencies 

• A good fundamental knowledge of accounting procedures and practices is required. 

• Experience as a CPA or bookkeeper is preferred but not required. 

• Proficiency in the use of Quickbooks Online. 

• Proficiency in the use of Excel.

Term and Location 

Appointed Directors serve a single term of three years, with eligibility for re-election to a second consecutive term of three years. There is no limit to the number of terms a Director can serve. Board meetings are currently held remotely; however, from time-to-time meetings may be held in-person in Ottawa.

Remuneration 

Service on Italian Week Ottawa’s Board of Directors is without remuneration.

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