Activities involved
Accounting Board Member
Skills required
Budgeting Governance Oversight
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule

Finance Director/Treasurer for Patient Advocacy Group

Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning, 722 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6V7 [map]
2-4 hours / monthly
2 years
Are you looking for a way to make a difference while using your skills in to make a difference in people’s lives?

To apply, please fill out our volunteer intake form on the following link: https://openarmsadvocacy.com/volunteer/

Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is currently recruiting for a Finance Director/Treasurer.  We are a not for profit Alberta organization who advocates with families and patients to help them obtain information where unanswered questions may remain with respect to their treatment within the health system. 

The Finance Director/Treasurer duties include:

• Maintain and prepare all required financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Entering transactions through Quickbooks Online.
• Annual Alberta  Gaming Liquor Cannabis  (AGLC ) Reporting on the Use of Proceeds.
• Manage all bank accounts and ensure the transactions are appropriate to the approved expenses.
• Deposit all moneys; be the primary bank account contact and signing authority.
• Ensure gaming accounts are in accordance with AGLC expectations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Pay all expenses as designed and ensure suppliers are reimbursed in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial statements are audited by a jointly approved and qualified auditor, once per year (according to Open Arms bylaws).
• Prepare and present audited year- end financial reports for Annual General Meeting.
• Collect and deposit all revenues.
• Provide the Board with financial management advice for the long and short term feasibility of the organization.


This position provides the flexibility for an individual to work from home during the hours that are convenient and will stay connected as a Board Member through monthly meetings.


Are you looking for a way to make a difference while using your skills in to make a difference in people’s lives?

Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is currently recruiting for a Finance Director/Treasurer.  We are a not for profit Alberta organization who advocates with families and patients to help them obtain information where unanswered questions may remain with respect to their treatment within the health system. 

The Finance Director/Treasurer duties include:

• Maintain and prepare all required financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Entering transactions through Quickbooks Online.
• Annual Alberta  Gaming Liquor Cannabis  (AGLC ) Reporting on the Use of Proceeds.
• Manage all bank accounts and ensure the transactions are appropriate to the approved expenses.
• Deposit all moneys; be the primary bank account contact and signing authority.
• Ensure gaming accounts are in accordance with AGLC expectations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Pay all expenses as designed and ensure suppliers are reimbursed in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial statements are audited by a jointly approved and qualified auditor, once per year (according to Open Arms bylaws).
• Prepare and present audited year- end financial reports for Annual General Meeting.
• Collect and deposit all revenues.
• Provide the Board with financial management advice for the long and short term feasibility of the organization.


This position provides the flexibility for an individual to work from home during the hours that are convenient and will stay connected as a Board Member through monthly meetings.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Accounting background/experience required. Professional accounting designation is a benefit but not required. Knowledge of Quick Books Online preferred.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Opportunity to gain skills and expand their network, while knowing they are helping to keep the organization here for those we serve.
Activities involved
Accounting Board Member
Skills required
Budgeting Governance Oversight
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule