Board of Directors, Treasurer

The Renaissance Network, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Renaissance Network, Inc. is looking for a Treasurer to join the Board of Directors at Gifford Cat Shelter in Boston, MA. This important volunteer role requires financial oversight, tactical bookkeeping, and strategic planning to ensure the shelter’s financial integrity. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in accounting or finance, with a CPA being a plus, alongside a genuine passion for cats. You will ensure that the organization's resources are maximized for the welfare of the cats.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability in financial modeling and budgeting.
• Genuine love for cats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the shelter's financial position with clear reporting.
• Oversee QuickBooks upkeep and bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate to develop annual budgets and financial models.
• Maintain and improve financial policies and procedures.
• Serve as contact for external accounting for taxes and audits.

Skills

Financial oversight

Tactical bookkeeping

Strategic planning

Analytical mindset

Passion for the mission

Education

CPA or relevant accounting qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you a cat lover interested in becoming a volunteer hands‑on board member?

Gifford Cat Shelter is seeking a Treasurer to join its Board of Directors. This is a critical leadership role that bridges the gap between financial strategy and day‑to‑day fiscal health. You will serve as the primary custodian of the shelter’s financial integrity, working closely with the Shelter Director and the Board to ensure their resources maximized for the welfare of the cats in their care.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who wants to be "hands‑on"—someone who is as comfortable discussing long‑term investment strategies as they are ensuring QuickBooks entries are reconciled accurately.

Gifford Cat Shelter is the nation’s oldest no‑kill cat shelter, boasting a proud legacy of humane care that dates back to the early 1860s. They are a well‑regarded institution with a philosophy of caring for every cat as if they were their own. While their mission is historic, their future is focused on growth and sustainability. As a volunteer‑driven organization with a small, dedicated staff, they rely on a passionate Board of Directors to provide the strategic and operational stewardship necessary to save lives.

Major Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Monitor the shelter’s financial position, ensuring the Board is regularly informed of fiscal health through clear, concise reporting.
• Tactical Bookkeeping: Provide oversight for QuickBooks upkeep, bank reconciliations, and transactional oversight to ensure the highest standards of accuracy.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, and Shelter Director to develop annual budgets, financial models, and long‑term sustainability plans.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and improve financial policies and procedures to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the shelter’s external accounting firm for tax filings (Form 990) and audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Expertise: Several years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or nonprofit accounting experience is a significant plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability in financial modeling, budgeting, and interpreting complex financial data for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Passion for the Mission: A genuine love for cats.

The Renaissance Network (TRN) is an equal opportunity employer. TRN complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.