Board of Directors - Treasurer

Camp Fircom, a Summer camp and retreat facility on Gambier Island in Howe Sound, is located on the traditional and contemporary unceded territory of the Squamish people. Our mission is to create communities of belonging and experiences of growth for children, youth, and families. We are committed to developing right relations and partnerships with Indigenous groups, to developing anti-oppressive systems, and to honouring lived experiences. 

Our Board of Directors is seeking a treasurer to start in April 2024.

The treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial situation of the organization and ensuring transparency, compliance, and fiscal stability, including working closely with the ED to maintain a balanced budget. The treasurer will ideally have an accounting designation and current knowledge of accounting practices. 

In addition to the general responsibilities of a member at large, the treasurer will:

•	Regularly review financial reports and statements.
•	Ensure that financial reports comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
•	Provide guidance to the Executive Director to develop a yearly balanced budget.
•	Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring revenue and expenses and recommend adjustment as needed. 
•	Speak to the budget in partnership with the Executive Director during Board meetings as needed.
•	Elaborate reports and provide information as needed in relation to our engagement with the Pacific Mountain Regional Council (United Church of Canada).
•	Act as a signing authority for the organization.
•	Work with Human Resources committee and Board chair to ensure an alternate and successor treasurer is identified, oriented, and trained.
•	Meet annually with the independent financial reviewer to finalize the financial statements of the organization.
•	Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in Board meetings and annual Board retreats.

We welcome and encourage members from every walk of life, age, and cultural group. We encourage applications from people of all sexual orientation and genders; members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people; persons with disabilities; and others who may contribute to our further diversification.