ReForest London is a non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance environmental and human health in the Forest City, through the benefits of trees. We are also leading the development of the Westminster Ponds Centre (WPC) for Environment & Sustainability, a hub promoting environmental excellence, sustainability, health and wellbeing through the co-creation of resources, services, and programs.
We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee (Board Director) who is action-oriented and looking to make an environmental impact on our community. ReForest London’s community focus, direct action in tree planting and the creation of London’s first and only Environment and Sustainability Centre create a wide variety of interesting and engaging experiences for Directors.
Please note that as part of the role, the Treasurer will also be a member of the Board of Directors of ReForest London
Key Responsibilities
-Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards
-Oversee the organization’s financial and control systems
-Review financial reports and internal financial statements
-Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
-Assist in the planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
-Monitor adherence to the budget.
-Create, approve, and update (as necessary) policies that help ensure the assets of the organization are protected.
-Ensure approved financial policies and procedures are being followed.
-Set the agenda and Chair monthly Finance and Audit Committee meetings.
-Update Board at their monthly meetings on various financial reports and internal financial statements.
Desired Qualifications
-Completion in Post-Secondary education in Finance or Accounting
-Knowledge in NPO and/or HST finance would be an asset
-Experience in budgeting, asset management, financial management, risk management and audits
-Strong analytical and business analysis skills
-Ability to take initiative and independently prioritize own work
-A passion to fuel our organization to new levels of accomplishment and to make our community even better
The selected applicant will be a part of three meeting groups:
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors meets the first Tuesday of every month (save for the month of August).
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meets the second Monday of each month.
Executive Committee: The Executive Committee meets on an as needed basis
We strive to keep both board and committee meetings to 2 hours or less. For the role of Treasurer we expect a 2 year commitment in the role in addition to the initial 3 year commitment for all incoming board members. Successful candidates’ terms will commence following the evaluation and choosing of the successful candidate, in June 2026.
We appreciate all applications. However, not all applicants will be selected to interview for the role. That said, ReForest London is always looking for volunteers that are interested in supporting the committees. All applicants will be considered for a board and/or committee position.
More information on ReForest London and the Westminster Ponds Centre can be found at reforestlondon.ca and westminsterpondscentre.ca
To apply, please head to our website to our apply: https://www.reforestlondon.ca/about-reforest-london/board-and-committee-...