Primary responsibilities and estimated amount of time:

Conduct financial administration, budgeting, financial reporting, and oversight of the organization’s financial matters.  Ensure compliance with reporting laws. Collaborate with fundraising efforts.  Advise the board on financial matters and provide guidance on strategic financial decisions.

Briefly describe what you believe is the value of this function for AAUW-WSM:

• Provide focus and direction: Guide and follow the long-term and short-term strategic plans with the Board of Directors.
• Provide financial health and risk management e.g. budget creation, administration, financial administration, fraud protection and compliance.
• Provide guidance and administrative help for fundraising activities and membership.

Skills that you feel are necessary to be successful in this position:

• Ethical and trustworthy.
• Cash flow management.
• Small investment management.
• Risk management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with board members and committee chairs.
• Ability to plan and track budgets, collect, deposit, and track funds.
• Ability to make and share financial reports.