Volunteer: Board of Director, CPA/Finance Board Member

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Volunteer: Board of Director, CPA/Finance Board Member

Do you have a deep passion for volunteer Board service where you can make a difference by improving the lives of others? Are you searching for philanthropic ways to give back within the community? If so, the Las Trampas Board of Directors wants to get to know you!

The Las Trampas Board of Directors is composed of caring and talented leaders who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Our goal is to diversify our dynamic team with new voices and varied perspectives to enhance and expand our capacity as we guide Las Trampas’ strategic direction.

Who We Are - A Non Profit Supporting Adults with Developmental Disabilities

For over 60 years, Las Trampas has been a provider of choice delivering much needed services and programs to adults with developmental disabilities, including; (Autism, IDD, Down Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome).

Founded in 1958 as a non-profit residential school by parents, family, and community members, our philosophy has always been that persons with developmental disabilities are entitled to develop their optimum state of social, physical, and mental well-being, and share an integrated lifestyle similar to what non-disabled persons are fortunate to enjoy. Currently, Las Trampas provides day program educational and vocational services, residential services, supported and independent living services throughout Contra Costa County.

Skills Needed: CPA/Finance Board Member

Las Trampas, Inc. seeks a CPA/Finance professional with expertise in reviewing and interpreting financial information and understanding complex financial reports. We seek a leader to act as a finance advocate and assist board and staff with understanding economic trends and the impact on Las Trampas’ investment portfolio and provide strategic insight and recommendations to guide the work of the board and finance committee.

The ideal candidate for our CPA/Finance professional profile will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with nonprofit financial management, including developing budgets, restricted and unrestricted grant reporting, financial modeling, risk management, filing Form 990s, and overseeing audits
• Willingness to bring a financial lens to strategic planning and decision making
• Experience overseeing investment portfolios and asset management
• Willingness to lead the finance or audit committee or serve as the board treasurer
• Prior nonprofit board experience or a board training certificate is desirable but not required

Board members are expected to have financial acumen to read and understand Las Trampas’ financial statements and otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.