GVPAF Board Treasurer

The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival Association is a volunteer-based organization. Our annual community festival provides professional adjudicators and performance opportunity during adjudicated sessions and highlights concerts. We require a volunteer Treasurer to sit on our Board of Directors. Duties and Responsibilities * Be custodian of the funds of the Society, depositing them and disbursing them as directed by the Board or within the authority delegated by the Board * Be empowered to sign official documents as specified in the Bylaws * Keep accurate records of all transactions. Prepare financial reports for Board meetings * Prepare annual budgets and assist committees and board portfolio holders with their budgets. * Coordinate and provide required financial information to the Society's appointed Accounting firm for the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements * Assist with providing relevant financial information as required for grant applications * Oversee and manage organization's bookkeeping and accounting practices and procedures * Acts as official liaison with the external accountant and staff bookkeeper. Skills and qualifications * CPA or other recognized accounting designation or equivalent experience with corporate and/or not-for-profit financial management * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise confidentiality and good judgment * Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize * Understands the Governance principles of Boards of Directors and is able to extrapolate data and synthesize strategic financial direction for the organization * Experience in a performing arts organization would be an asset Time Commitment Typical time commitment will be 5-10 hours per month which may increase to 10-15 hours for one to two months following Festival in early May annually. The incumbent must attend monthly board meetings (5pm on the third Wednesday of the month), in addition to carrying out portfolio and committee activities. To apply for this position please email a resume and covering letter.