Board Treasurer

Job summary

Review financial results against budget, report on financial performance and risks to the Board, and support effective financial controls. Oversee the annual external audit and present financial information to members at the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting.

Job details

About the Opportunity Youth Science Canada (YSC) is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join its Board of Directors and help provide financial oversight for a national charity that empowers Canadian youth to engage their curiosity in discovering and innovating through STEM projects. As Treasurer, you will support the Board in assuring the integrity of Youth Science Canada’s financial processes and organizational financial performance. This is a national, virtual volunteer role for a qualified financial leader who wants to contribute to youth STEM engagement across Canada. Key Responsibilities Monitor and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including comparisons to budget. Attend regular Board meetings and report to the Board on financial performance and risk-related matters, ensuring the Board meets its fiduciary duties. Oversee the annual external audit process and ensure audit results are communicated to the Board in advance of the Annual General Meeting. Support appropriate financial controls and monitor their ongoing effectiveness. Present financial information to the membership twice per year: at the Annual General Meeting (June) and the Special General Meeting (December). What We’re Looking For A Canadian resident who is certified as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Experience with financial reporting, audit oversight, budgeting, risk management, or nonprofit finance. Able to communicate financial information clearly to the Board of Directors and YSC members. Exhibits sound judgment, integrity, and a collaborative approach aligned with our Policy Governance model Interest in Youth Science Canada’s mission to support youth engagement in STEM projects across the country. Time Commitment Board members should expect to contribute approximately six hours per month. Meetings are held virtually, including monthly Board meetings and related work between meetings. Apply If you are a CPA based in Canada and want to use your financial expertise to expand youth STEM opportunities nationwide, please apply by October 23, 2026 at nominating.committee@youthscience.ca.

What you’ll do

Review financial results against budget, report on financial performance and risks to the Board, and support effective financial controls. Oversee the annual external audit and present financial information to members at the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting.

Requirements

Applicants must be Canadian residents and certified Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs), with experience in areas such as financial reporting, audit oversight, budgeting, risk management, or nonprofit finance. They should communicate financial information clearly and demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, collaboration, and interest in the organization’s youth STEM mission.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Oversight
• Budgeting
• Audit Oversight
• Risk Management
• Financial Controls
• Nonprofit Finance
• Board Governance
• Financial Communication
• Judgment
• Integrity
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Education