Treasurer – Board of Directors

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-Time Board Role

About the Cypress Ascend Foundation

The Cypress Ascend Foundation is an organisation focused on enhancing wellness by combining ancient wisdom with scientific practices to elevate consciousness.

Through this approach, the foundation develops programs that promote social justice, ecological wellbeing, creative empowerment, collaborative initiatives, and positive social change. The organisation’s mission is to foster meaningful impact while contributing to a more harmonious and sustainable world through innovative initiatives and community engagement.

Role Overview

The Treasurer serves as a member of the Board of Directors and is responsible for overseeing the financial health and stewardship of the organisation.

This leadership role provides financial oversight and strategic guidance to ensure the foundation’s resources are managed responsibly and in alignment with its mission. The Treasurer will work closely with other board members and organisational leadership to support sound financial management, long-term planning, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

The Treasurer will oversee the organisation’s financial position by reviewing financial statements and monitoring financial performance. The role includes developing and supervising budgeting processes to ensure financial resources are allocated effectively to support organisational programs and initiatives.

Strategic financial planning will be an important part of the position, helping the organisation align its financial strategy with its mission, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability goals.

The Treasurer will ensure that the organisation maintains compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and governance expectations. This includes helping maintain financial transparency and accountability across the organisation.

The role also involves collaborating closely with fellow board members to ensure financial decisions support the broader mission, vision, and strategic direction of the foundation.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate strong proficiency in financial statements, accounting practices, and financial analysis.

Experience in financial planning, strategic finance, and organisational budgeting is required, along with the ability to provide financial oversight within a governance or advisory capacity.

Applicants should possess strong organisational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail, particularly when reviewing financial reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ability to collaborate effectively with board members and organisational stakeholders is essential. Previous experience serving on a board of directors is advantageous.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

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