Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ruff Start Rescue is an animal rescue organization seeking passionate professionals to join its Board of Directors. The Board Member, Accounting Position will help strategically govern the organization, support staff and volunteers, provide financial oversight, and contribute to nonprofit leadership and fundraising activities.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings, and other Board development activities
- Attend at a minimum, two volunteer events annually (volunteer appreciation and donor fundraising events preferred)
- Attend a transport event at the rescue location in Princeton, MN
- Actively participate in one or more committees of the board. Provide feedback and input to committee reports
- Ability to check your organizational email weekly and respond in a timely manner
- Show passion in furthering the mission of Ruff Start Rescue® and be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities by ensuring adequate financial resources; oversee financial and risk management
- Participate and support any capital campaigns, including making a personal annual financial contribution and assisting the organization in finding additional donation sources
Skills
- Background in accounting with 8+ years of experience
- Knowledge of developing financial statements, managing cash flow, budgeting,and forecasting
- Experience with ensuring good accounting practices, audits, internal controls, and financial oversight
- Experience with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Microsoft Excel
- Term Length - 2 years w/option to renew
- Time Commitment - 4-6 hours per month (depending on areas of expertise, committee assignments, etc.)The board meets monthly through Zoom and in person on a quarterly basis
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings, and other Board development activities
- Attend a transport event at the rescue location in Princeton, MN
- Actively participate in one or more committees of the board. Provide feedback and input to committee reports
- Ability to check your organizational email weekly and respond in a timely manner
- Experience with nonprofit financial policies and reporting preferred
- Attend at a minimum, two volunteer events annually (volunteer appreciation and donor fundraising events preferred)
Benefits
- Organizational events and workshops to help you learn more about animal rescue and volunteer opportunities
- Transport days that allow you to directly interact with the animals you’re saving
- Opportunities to build skills and experience in nonprofit leadership
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