The WHPRMS Treasurer's Role
The Treasurer
Reports to:
President
Term:
Two years
Requirements:
Must have been a member of WHPRMS for at least two years and have served as a committee chairperson or officer.
Consideration will be given to professional expertise and involvement and service to the organization.
Job summary:
Prepares necessary financial reports, oversees collection and disbursements and acts as financial adviser to WHPRMS. Oversees the activities related to the membership/recruitment/retention position and the district representatives.
Duties:
- Assumes overall responsibility in cooperation with the president for the fiscal management of the organization.
- Works with all board positions to develop budgets for the coming year.
- Establishes an annual budget for the board of directors with their input/involvement, designed to break even or generate funds for reinvestment into member programs.
- Monitors WHPRMS budget.
- Handles and processes all cash disbursements and receipts within 30 days of receipt.
- Maintains checking and savings accounts, as well as other investment accounts approved by the board of directors.
- Prepares monthly financial summary for WHPRMS board meetings using appropriate software supplied by the society.
- Prepares year-to-date financial summary for the annual meeting and year-end financial summary.
- Maintains correspondence with the membership/recruitment/retention chair to ensure that goals are met.
- Presents treasurer’s report at board meetings and the annual conference, addressing any questions and concerns.
- Provides, along with the president, an authorizing signature when necessary.
- Oversees the compiling and filing of all financial documents required of non-profit organizations by the IRS or other governmental agencies.
- Delegates appropriate duties, responsibilities and authority to committee chairs as directed by the president within the guidelines of the constitution.
- Arranges for independent reconciliation of financial records upon completion of his/her term in office.
- Reports appropriate information to the board in the absence of those committee chairpersons.
- Serves on executive committee with secretary, president and past-president to nominate new board members.
- Communicates with the board of directors regarding any information of interest to WHPRMS members.
- Efficiently utilizes available resources, seeking board approval for any unbudgeted activities/expenditures.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the president.
- Revises planning materials and presents to new chair.
- Updates job description if needed and forwards to secretary.
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