Board Treasurer

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We are seeking an organized, self-motivated, self-starting individual who will be committed to bringing continued success to MCL and introducing standardized systems for financial transaction accounting. The Treasurer will deliver organizational financial health reports on a monthly basis utilizing QuickBooks and/or by closely coordinating with MCL’s bookkeepers.

3-year board term to start May 1st, 2021 and end April 30th, 2024.

The Treasurer will:

• Work with President & Executive Director (ED) to improve MCL’s financial outlook
• Work collaboratively with bookkeepers to maintain sound Quickbooks accounting
• Provide regular financial health reports to the Board
• Develop systems (receipt & invoice filing, etc.) to improve financial tracking
• Manage financial documents to support ED’s grant writing and submissions
• Equip ED and Board with financial knowledge to guide fundraising
• Lead and/or support fundraising efforts

• Create annual budget & adjusted budgets (when needed) with President & ED
• Manage QuickBooks reconciliation and/or collaborate with bookkeepers to do so
• Ensure accurate P&Ls, cash flow statements, & balance sheet for grants & taxes
• Support grant writing via procurement of necessary financial documents
• Present monthly report-outs to the Board on the financial health of MCL
• Report-out organization’s financial year in review & forecast at annual meeting
• Develop & implement financial system (tracking receivables & payables)
• Promote adherence to system and offer guidance on financial best practices
• Assemble and lead a finance and fundraising committee
• Lead and/or support at least one individual donor campaign each year

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate to Expert user of QuickBooks
• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably for a non-profit
• Prior financial budgeting experience, preferably for a non-profit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people of different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, age ranges
• Project management skills
• An ability to attend regularly scheduled meetings, potentially on a weekly basis
• An eye for detail in process, execution & delivery of financial tracking & reporting
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others on projects
• Enthusiasm for MCL’s innovative, holistic, and systematic approach to alleviating the challenges faced by the most marginalized within our community

Desired Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for working with a leadership team (ED, President, & Secretary)
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative

See The Rewards:

The Treasurer will be part of a unique organization that is building community through food and resource support in innovative ways. This opportunity will enhance their budgeting and accounting skills, while engaging with a diverse community and set of board members. The Treasurer will contribute to creating positive community impact by solidifying the financial foundation of a 6-year old 501(c)(3) organization that continues to grow.

Muslim Community Link, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.