Beat Eating Disorders - Treasurer

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Treasurer to oversee financial administration and contribute to strategic governance. This pivotal role involves chairing the Finance and Risk Committee, ensuring compliance with charity law, and supporting fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with a strong commitment to the mission of ending eating disorder-related suffering. Join a diverse and dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with experience in business or charity.
• Strong empathy for the mission and ability to contribute to strategy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial administration and report to the Board.
• Chair the Finance and Risk Committee and support governance.

Skills

Chartered Accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Financial strategy and planning expertise

Empathy and commitment to mission

Leadership skills

Understanding of charity law

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

About Beat

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Established in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, Beat’s mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders—for all individuals, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, or class. The organisation recognises that achieving this mission requires a diverse and passionate workforce.

The Organisation

Beat provides nationwide support through its Helpline, encouraging and empowering individuals to seek help early, significantly increasing the chances of recovery. Support is available online and by phone, offering a space where individuals are heard, informed, and guided toward positive steps in their recovery journey.

Beat also supports the families and friends of those affected, equipping them with the skills and guidance needed to assist their loved ones while also caring for their own mental health. The organisation is driven by its vision to end eating disorder-related suffering, the impact it strives to make, and the collective commitment of its team.

The Treasurer will:

Monitor the financial administration of the charity and report regularly to the Board of Trustees on its financial health, in alignment with best practice, charity law, and Beat’s governing document.

Chair the Finance and Risk Committee, contributing to strategic development and strong governance as a trustee.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Chartered Accountant status (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with professional experience in a business, social enterprise, or charitable setting.
• Strong empathy for and commitment to Beat’s mission, bringing energy and determination to support its goals.
• The ability to understand and contribute meaningfully to the organisation’s strategies and plans.
• A willingness to engage actively and constructively in Board meetings and communications, understanding the importance of collective responsibility.
• Leadership skills to chair the Finance and Risk Committee and support the full Board in fulfilling fiduciary duties.
• Enthusiasm for supporting fundraising activities and the willingness to use personal networks to benefit the charity.

Additional desirable attributes include:

• Expertise in financial strategy and planning.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations, including the Charities Act 2011, tax law affecting charities, and Gift Aid.
• Experience in producing and auditing statutory accounts.