Volunteer Board Treasurer & Chair, Audit and Finance Committee

Job summary

Provide strategic oversight of ReCover’s financial health and sustainability, partnering with the Executive Director and CFO on budgeting, planning, cash flow, reserves, and risk management. Establish and chair the Audit and Finance Committee, oversee reporting, controls, compliance, and the annual audit, and report to the Board on financial governance.

Job details

The ReCover Initiative (ReCover) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing deep energy retrofits and building decarbonization. We are seeking a new Treasurer & Chair, Audit and Finance Committee to succeed our current Treasurer and help lead this next phase of organizational development. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the Board of Directors and play a key role in strengthening financial governance, establishing a formal Audit and Finance Committee, and supporting the long-term sustainability of an organization working at the forefront of the low-carbon building sector. As Treasurer, you will provide strategic oversight of the organization's financial health and serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, CFO, and Board of Directors. You will also lead the establishment of the Board's Audit and Finance Committee, strengthening governance, financial oversight, and accountability as ReCover continues to grow Responsibilities As Treasurer & Chair, Audit and Finance Committee, you will be responsible for the following: Serve as a member of the Board of Directors and provide strategic oversight of the organization's financial health and long-term sustainability. Partner with the Executive Director and CFO on budgeting, financial planning, cash flow, reserves, and financial risk management. Establish and chair the Audit and Finance Committee, including development of its charter, annual workplan, and governance practices. Lead committee oversight of quarterly financial reporting, financial controls, risk management, and compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements. Oversee the annual audit process and serve as the primary Board liaison with external auditors. Report regularly to the Board and support the continued evolution of strong financial governance practices. Qualifications We welcome candidates who bring: CPA designation preferred. Experience serving on boards, audit committees, finance committees, or governance committees. Strong understanding of financial statements, audits, financial controls, and risk management. Experience with not-for-profit organizations and charitable sector governance is an asset. Interest in sustainability, climate action, building performance, energy efficiency, or decarbonization. The ability to guide both strategic discussions and practical implementation of governance improvements. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, people with disabilities, and others who have been historically underrepresented in leadership roles. About The ReCover Initiative The ReCover Initiative (ReCover) is Atlantic Canada's deep retrofit accelerator, advancing scalable, whole-building transformation solutions. Our ecosystem-building approach integrates applied research, advocacy for systemic change, workforce capacity building, and direct support for building owners. Our flagship Building Transformation Program guides building owners from early concepts to implementation, delivering tailored, investment-ready business cases grounded in technical and financial feasibility. We focus on ensuring that the economic, environmental, and social benefits of deep retrofits are broadly shared. Our headquarters is in Nova Scotia. We acknowledge that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. ReCover is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, people with disabilities, and others who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to support the individuals and communities we work with. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Are you interested? Time Commitment Attendance at four quarterly Board meetings annually and Annual General Meeting Quarterly Audit and Finance Committee meetings. Periodic discussions with the Executive Director and CFO regarding financial, tax, audit, and governance matters and additional involvement during annual budgeting, audit, and committee development activities. Expected commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per quarter, with some additional time required during the first year as the Audit and Finance Committee is established. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or selection process, please inform us, and we will make every reasonable effort to support your participation. Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and brief statement of interest to info@recoverinitiative.ca, to the attention of the Board Chair.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic oversight of ReCover’s financial health and sustainability, partnering with the Executive Director and CFO on budgeting, planning, cash flow, reserves, and risk management. Establish and chair the Audit and Finance Committee, oversee reporting, controls, compliance, and the annual audit, and report to the Board on financial governance.

Requirements

A CPA designation is preferred, along with experience serving on boards or audit, finance, or governance committees and a strong understanding of financial statements, audits, controls, and risk management. Non-profit or charitable-sector governance experience and interest in sustainability or decarbonization are assets; candidates should be able to guide strategic discussions and practical governance improvements.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Oversight
• Budgeting
• Financial Planning
• Cash Flow Management
• Reserve Planning
• Financial Risk Management
• Audit Oversight
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tax Compliance
• Board Governance
• Committee Leadership
• Financial Statement Analysis
• External Auditor Liaison
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Government & Public Sector

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