Board Treasurer

The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin CASA Association is seeking a qualified, dedicated board treasurer. Board responsibilities include attending bi-monthly meetings, sub-committee involvement, financial commitment to our organization, and other activities as deemed necessary by the Board. This is a working board committed to diversity and to supporting the mission of Wisconsin CASA.

 

Mission Statement:

Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (“CASA”) champions the needs of abused and neglected children by supporting and expanding local CASA programs.

 

Vision Statement:

Every child has a voice and a hopeful future.

 

Prospective Wisconsin CASA Board Members will:

• Believe in and be willing to support the Wisconsin CASA mission statement

• Be asked to make a commitment to serve a 3-year term

• Participate in Board Orientation

 

Wisconsin CASA Board Members will strive to:

• Establish policies of administration that are in harmony with the purpose and goals of the CASA Network

• Employ and evaluate the performance of Wisconsin CASA staff

• Secure funds required for current expenses by actively participating in funding efforts

• Ensure that the financial affairs of the organization are conducted responsibly and in accordance with established policies

 

Duties of Individual Wisconsin CASA Board Members:

• Attend at least 75% of the bi-monthly board meetings

• Inform the Executive Director if you cannot attend a meeting

• Read agenda materials and keep informed on current issues and trends affecting child welfare based on areas of expertise

• Attend and participate in committee meetings to which appointed

• The duty to exercise reasonable care when making decisions as a steward of Wisconsin CASA 

• Become a financial supporter of the organization

• Assume leadership in organizational funding efforts

• Actively promotes and represents the purposes of Wisconsin CASA and its network through effective communication with affiliates, the public, legislative bodies and other organizations as appropriate

• Take no private action that will compromise the board or staff and respects the confidentiality of information that is shared or discussed with and by the board

• Represent the entire state in board deliberations

• Adopt the annual budget

• Provide input on general policies and legislative positions  

• Participate in the nomination and election of officers as needed

• Review and adopt the Wisconsin CASA strategic plan, goals and objectives

• Fulfill other duties as provided by the bylaws and policies of the organization

• Be informed about CASA programs, policies and services

• Be informed about the needs of the communities and children served by CASA volunteers

 

Treasurer Role and Responsibilities:

• The Treasurer is an Officer of the Wisconsin CASA Board of Directors

• The Treasurer is also a member of the Executive and Finance Committee for the Board of Directors

• Average time commitment:

  • Regularly scheduled board meetings – every other month for 2 hrs.

  • Committee meetings – once per quarter for 1hr.

  • Monthly financials – 3 hrs. per month.

• Bi-weekly entry of payroll transaction reports and entry of employee retirement contributions

• Monthly entry and/or supervision of data entry for AP and AR transactions (use of QuickBooks)

• Generation of monthly financial reports:

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • P&L Statement

  • Actual to Budget Report

• Signer on WI CASA bank accounts

• Works with the Executive Director in the creation of the annual budget

• Annual Audit:

  • Work with the Executive Director to complete the annual audit effectively and efficiently

  • Provide documentation and samples as requested

  • Respond to auditor requests and questions as needed

• Provide a Fiscal Report to the Wisconsin CASA Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed between meetings

• Participation in an annual evaluation of vendor and insurance coverages/premiums

  • Lead any Request for Proposal (RFP) efforts

 

Qualifications:

• Understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting and cash flow projections.

• A good understanding of balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flows.

• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)

 

Email with interest to apply: board@wisconsin-casa.org