Board Treasurer

Bravestone Centre provides women and their children affected by domestic violence with full-time counselling and support programs while living in the safety of our program. Women and children attend regularly scheduled individual and group therapy and a variety of support programs. Women are assisted with advocacy and access to community resources. Families live on-site in furnished suites within a fully secured, confidential, and camera-monitored facility. Families continue counselling through the Follow-up Program as they integrate back into the community. Bravestone Centre is nationally accredited through Imagine Canada.

About the role

Bravestone Centre is seeking a Board Treasurer. This is a great opportunity for individuals holding a professional CPA designation, with demonstrated leadership skills, who want to be part of a dynamic team providing excellence in oversight and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor organizational finances, including approval of yearly budgets and advising the Board of Directors on the agency's financial situation.
• In conjunction with the Chairs of fundraising committees, ensure that funding sources, members, governments, and their agencies receive timely and accurate financial reports.
• Oversee the independent audit of the agency's accounts.
• Regularly attend and actively participate in board and committee meetings.
• Provide input in the development, management, and evaluation of policies, strategic plans, and business plans.
• Advocate for and positively represent Bravestone Centre to the general public.
• Assess and mitigate risks facing the organization.
• Ensure Bravestone Centre's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in fundraising activities and initiatives in a manner commensurate with your ability.

Requirements

• CPA designation is required for this position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to commit to a 2-year term with the opportunity to renew.

Skills Gained

• Network with a diverse and passionate group of people.
• Enrich personal and professional skills.
• Gain approximately 20-30 hours per year of professional development credit.
• Make a difference in supporting the community.

Schedule

• Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June via Zoom.
• A full Board Orientation is held on the first Thursday of September; current and new members are required to attend.
• An average of 8 hours/month participation in board committees that align with your skillset (Financial and Fundraising committees).
• Mandatory attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June each year.
• Time commitment: 2-3 hours during the evening at monthly board meetings, plus additional committee work.

This opportunity requires a criminal record check and a child abuse registry check, with costs reimbursed by the organization.