Responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are in place for the corporation

• Oversee responsibility for the funds of RCR; ensuring a full and accurate account of all assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements for RCR are kept in the Corporation’s books

• Guide the financial related activities of staff and contractors, which includes but are not limited to the Operations Manager and Bookkeeper

• Submit financial statements for review and discussion at bi-monthly board meetings, and make recommendations to guide the financial health of the corporation

• Submit an annual report to the President, which is added to the Annual Presidential Report to share with members at the Annual General Meeting. This report should include revenue and expenditure statements, along with a balance sheet

• Oversee matters to retain charitable status with the Canadian Revenue Agency, along with filing corporate tax returns and corporate information return annually

• Ensure tax receipts are provided and written for eligible donations, and done so in accordance with CRA guidelines

• Prepare and oversee the corporations budget

• Chair the Finance and Revenue Development Committee 

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A CPA or CPA Candidate with 3+ years’ experience in accounting or finance

• Previous experience serving non-profit organizations and/or non-profit Board of Directors is a strong asset

• High level of integrity and ethics

• Extremely organized, with a keen eye for detail

• Passionate about the welfare and well-being of cats