PTCA Looks for New Treasurer

PRESBYTERY OF THE TWIN CITIES AREA(PTCA)

POSTION DESCRIPTION: TREASURER

PURPOSE:To fulfill the functions of a treasurer of Presbytery as set forth in this position description, a financial officer under the Minnesota Nonprofit Act(Minn. Stat. Chap. 317A), the bylaws of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities area, and such other specific responsibilities as assigned by the Presbytery Council. The Treasurer is an officer of the Presbytery and is elected by the Presbytery. This position requires a commitment of about five hours per week.

ACCOUNTABILITY:The Treasurer is accountable to the Presbytery through the Presbytery Council.

RESPONSIBITIES:

1. Serves as one of the primary authorized signer on Presbytery bank accounts.
2. Comprehends the bookkeeping methods and procedures of the bookkeeping services and maintains good communications with the director of those services.
3. Reviews monthly financial reports and interprets them to the Board of Trustees, the Council and the Presbytery.
4. Assists in preparation of the annual financial review.
5. Recommends investment vehicles to the Board of Trustees that are compatible with THE INVESTMENT OF CASH ASSETS AND SPENDING POLICY.
6. Serves as a member of the Budget Task Force in developing draft budgets for Presbytery’s consideration.
7. Attends the following meetings: Board of Trustees, Presbytery Council, Presbytery, and officers meetings. Additionally, the Treasurer may choose to attend the annual Fiscal Officers training offered by General Assembly. (Traditionally scholarships have been available through the Synod for this event.)

RELATIONSHIPS:The Treasurer operates as a member of a team with members of the staff and the Budget Task Force and is a voting member of the Council and the Presbytery. The Treasurer serves as a resource to the Council, the Presbytery, and the Board of Trustees.

OTHER:The Treasurer must be computer literate and familiar with accounting software. The Treasurer is able to provide financial analysis based on historic trends. The Treasurer must be an Elder or Minister of Word and Sacrament. This position is for a three-year term and it is renewable. An annual stipend of $1500 is paid plus an allowance for documented mileage expenses.

Interested persons are requested to send a Resume, including the name of the church where you are a member, to the Nominating Committee at nominations@ptcaweb.org.