Board of Directors 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)