Volunteer Treasurer

The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association, (FOPLA), is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to oversee the treasury, tax and financial management and reporting of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

Volunteer Treasurer

FOPLA is looking for a volunteer to serve on our Board of Directors as Treasurer.

Commitment: Two years

Availability: Up to 10 hours a month

Language Preference: English

Location: Ottawa region with some remote work

Responsibilities:

As Treasurer, you will oversee the treasury, tax and financial management and reporting of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

You provide financial advice to the President and Board of Directors and lead them in the annual budgeting process.

You guide and oversee the Finance Coordinator in performance of their day-to-day financial and operational responsibilities.

You coordinate and support the annual financial audit by its Board-approved audit firm.

You ensure risk management and compliance of the FOPLA financial framework and internal control over its processes with maximum transparency and accountability.

If you would like to make a positive impact in your community and support our public library system, this may be for you. We look forward to hearing from you! Please provide us with your resume or CV so that we may know a little more about you and why you would like to join our team.

Board of Director monthly meetings are currently in person. Ad-hoc strategic meetings may take place virtually or in-person venues at various Ottawa Public Library branches throughout the city.

Organization category: Philanthropic intermediaries and voluntarism promotion

Volunteer Considerations

Time it will take to contact applicants – 2 weeks

This position would be great for – Individuals with flexible work hours and availability.

Attributes

• CPA designation

• available to commit to volunteering for at least two years

• must be located in the Ottawa region

• must be available to attend monthly executive meetings (location is Ottawa region) with some virtual meetings

• attention to detail, organized

• proven leadership skills

• strong relationship management skills

• finance and accounting experience or education

• team player

Nice to have

• experience working with a not-for-profit or charitable organization

• experience as a member of a board of directors

Good for people interested in: An exciting new challenge, those with an interest in governance, books, literacy, financial management and internal control.

You will be working with: people who value and want to support the library, book lover customers and fellow volunteers

How will this volunteer opportunity benefit you?

• You will be part of a very active, hands-on board of directors; providing the organization with strategic advice and guidance on improving operations with the aim of increasing donations to the Ottawa Public Library

• You will have an opportunity to get to know new and like-minded people

How will the organization benefit?

• FOPLA will be able to continue to grow its fundraising for the Ottawa Public Library and support for branches and community initiatives.

Please send your cover letter with CV to info@fopla-aabpo.ca