Treasurer - Board of Directors

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Mattapoisett Historical Society/Mattapoisett Museum is seeking a fiscally minded individual to serve as Board Treasurer. This is a volunteer position.

The Mattapoisett Museum is an active, community based, 501(c)3 non-profit with a focus on history, culture, art, and education. We are committed to having a positive impact on the lives of the community. This is an opportunity to be part of an active, collaborative board that is inspiring change and providing a welcoming place of inclusiveness, learning, and sharing.

The Treasurer provides financial oversight and works closely with the President and Board of Directors to ensure the financial health of the organization and the success of its mission.

Treasurer duties include

• Receive and deposit income and approve expenditures and pay bills; update checkbook and QuickBooks; reconcile with bank statements
• Work with Director to submit grant reimbursement documentation
• Prepare annual budget with the Director and President; keep the Board informed of grants, investments, and cash flows
• Work with accounting firm on the preparation of federal and state tax nonprofit tax returns; update portfolio balances according to investment custodian
• Coordinate employee payroll and insurance policy renewals

Qualifications

• Understand fiduciary responsibility and how it relates to nonprofit organizations
• Have strong financial oversight and operational skills
• Understand nonprofit accounting
• Experience with financial tools for budgeting, cash flow management, and benchmarking
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Passion for growing a small community based cultural organization

Board officers serve two-year terms with a limit of three successive terms. To apply please send a letter of interest including a resume or CV to president@mattapoisettmuseum.org.

Mission

The Mattapoisett Museum is a vibrant place of learning and community activities.

​We collaborate and partner with surrounding communities to provide a place of learning and sharing.

​We collect, maintain, and make available for use cultural and historical materials relating to Mattapoisett's heritage.

​We create a welcoming place for all people of all ages.