Board Member — Treasurer

Job summary

Oversee Nectara’s financial health and stewardship by leading budgeting and financial planning, monitoring cash flow, maintaining controls, and preparing financial statements and analyses for the Board. Support fundraising and compliance, contribute to Board strategy, and collaborate with leadership to ensure resources are managed ethically and sustainably.

Job details

Our Mission Nectara is dedicated to closing the care gap for the millions of people engaging with psychedelic medicines each year. The organization focuses on the often-overlooked phases of preparation and integration, recognizing that these stages significantly influence whether a psychedelic experience leads to lasting growth and healing. Nectara provides education, live circles, 1:1 support, group programs, business services, and peer community through a single, accessible platform. Access to the core membership is free, grounded in the belief that quality care should not depend on someone’s ability to pay. Nectara is supported by partners, funders, and donors who share the conviction that care is essential to making psychedelic work safer and more transformative. Why Join You'll play a founding role in shaping psychedelic care at scale and work with committed, passionate, and skilled people making a meaningful impact. Your Role The Board Member/Treasurer is a part-time, remote, and unpaid position. We estimate the commitment will be around 5-10 hours a month. You will be responsible for oversight of Nectara’s financial health and stewardship. This role includes leading financial planning and budgeting processes, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in collaboration with our core team. The Treasurer will prepare and present financial statements and analyses to the Board, support fundraising strategies, and help align financial decisions with Nectara’s mission and long-term sustainability. Day-to-day responsibilities also involve maintaining financial policies and controls, supporting compliance with relevant regulations, and contributing to strategic discussions as an active member of the Board. The role requires participation in quarterly board meetings and close collaboration with leadership to ensure resources are managed ethically and effectively. Qualifications Based in Canada, with solid knowledge of Canadian non-profit/charity compliance and tax requirements A passion for the psychedelic space Aligned with Nectara's mission and able to bring integrity and care to financial stewardship Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, cash flow oversight, and financial analysis. Experience with accounting practices, financial reporting, and working with auditors or external accountants. Knowledge of nonprofit or social impact finance, including funder reporting and stewardship of donor funds. Ability to develop and maintain financial policies, controls, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Board governance experience or familiarity with board structures, roles, and responsibilities. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders. Strategic thinking skills to align financial decisions with organizational mission, values, and long-term goals. High level of integrity, accountability, and discretion in handling sensitive financial information. Relevant education in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

What you’ll do

Oversee Nectara’s financial health and stewardship by leading budgeting and financial planning, monitoring cash flow, maintaining controls, and preparing financial statements and analyses for the Board. Support fundraising and compliance, contribute to Board strategy, and collaborate with leadership to ensure resources are managed ethically and sustainably.

Requirements

Candidates must be based in Canada and bring strong financial management experience, including nonprofit or social impact finance, accounting, reporting, compliance, and donor fund stewardship. They should understand board governance, communicate financial information clearly, align financial decisions with the organization’s mission, and have relevant education or equivalent professional experience.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Auditor Coordination
• Nonprofit Finance
• Funder Reporting
• Donor Fund Stewardship
• Financial Policy Development
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Board Governance
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services