Board Member - Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

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We're looking for a CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER

If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity and want to join a Board that is fun, yet serious about financial literacy, then consider joining us.

Foundation of HOPE, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people build stronger financial futures as well as working with the private and public non-profit sectors to reach underserved communities.

We offer an array of financial literacy workshops that help participants build assets and work toward a financial goal; and concentrate our efforts on group sessions as we collaborate with other agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Skills and Experience Required

• Must be a current and active CPA
• Must have 5+ years experience in working with nonprofit organizations.
• 5+ years in fundraising/development
• Committed to financial literacy
• Have thorough knowledge specific to the operation of a nonprofit board
• Have demonstrated and extensive knowledge of accounting concepts
• Familiar with IRS laws, policies and procedures related to nonprofit organizations.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail
• Possess accurate record-keeping skills to meet state and federal tax and nonprofit regulations
• Have the demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other board members
• Proficiency in using MS Office software, specifically Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for working with front-line staff, management and board members, plus vendors, community donors and others
• Must have a professional demeanor and demonstrate professionalism and honesty at all times
• Superior Communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all board meetings
• Familiarity with IRS Forms 990 and other non-profit forms required by IRS
• Manage finances of the organization
• Record all financial transactions
• Provides regular fiscal reports
• Present the annual budget to the board for approval
• Propose financial policies and procedures
• Ensure the board/staff properly receive and give receipts for all moneys due and payable and deposit all moneys in the name of the organization in authorized financial institution
• Ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis
• Review the annual audit and answer board members' questions about the audit
• Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times

Educational Requirements

• Current CPA
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management or similar field
• Background in Finance or Accounting in a nonprofit setting