Volunteer Treasurer of the Board & Chair, Finance & Audit Committee

Volunteer Treasurer of the Board & Chair Finance & Audit Committee

Date posted: May 5 2026

Apply by: May 25 2026

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canadas largest tech-enabled food rescue organizations. The Leftovers Foundations mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program Rescue Food mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary Edmonton Hinton Airdrie Red Deer Lethbridge Winnipeg Selkirk and Gimli.

The Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial economic and social inequities. As an organization that strives to tackle these issues we are committed to incorporating Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) in all the work we do and that includes how and whom we recruit to be on our team of volunteers and staff along with providing them with ongoing IDEA training.

ABOUT THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE POSITION

We are currently recruiting for a community member in Winnipeg Calgary or Edmonton to remotely join our Board on a volunteer basis as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.

The purpose of the Finance & Audit Committee is to provide oversight of the Foundations financial management audit processes and risk practices. The Committee ensures strong systems and internal controls are in place oversees the external audit reviews audit findings and financial statements ensures statements are available before the AGM and monitors implementation of audit recommendations. It also regularly reviews the organizations financial position and annual budget providing recommendations to the Board to support longterm financial sustainability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Treasurer provide leadership in overseeing the Foundations overall financial health:

• Review financial statements management reports and forecasts and highlight key issues trends or risks for the Boards attention.

• Ensure appropriate systems policies and internal controls are in place for handling funds monitoring performance and meeting regulatory and funder reporting requirements.

• Work closely with management to understand the organizations financial position and ensure the Board receives timely accurate and comprehensible financial information.

• Lead the Boards review of the annual budget and recommend approval.

• Monitor cash flow reserves and investment performance and advises the Board on financial sustainability.

• Recommend transfers to Internally Restricted Funds and ensure alignment with strategic and financial priorities.

As Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee:

• Oversee the external audit process including auditor engagement review of audit findings and monitoring implementation of recommendations.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board and external auditors ensuring audit readiness and followthrough on recommendations.

• Present audited financial statements to the Board and recommend their acceptance.

• Provide leadership to the Finance & Audit Committee and ensure the Committee fulfills its mandate effectively and efficiently.

• Lead the Committees review and approval of monitoring protocols signing authorities spending limits and internal control frameworks.

Directors are responsible for exercising due diligence in the performance of their duties and have a fiduciary duty to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Leftovers by personally supporting and advocating for Leftovers to the best of his/her ability.

• Provide personal expertise to all Board matters whenever possible; provide advice and make decisions in the best interests of Leftovers not in their own self-interest.

• Attend Board and Committee meetings regularly and be fully prepared to discuss matters on the agenda. If unable to attend review meeting minutes and understand what was agreed to in their absence and register a dissenting vote to record any disagreement.

• Exercise good judgment and act with honesty and integrity. Request more information or time if unable to make a decision with the information provided by management.

• Be aware of and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest and declare any conflicts of interest at the start of each Board or Committee meeting; disclosing and abstaining from voting when required.

• Respect and abide by the laws of Alberta Manitoba and Canada.

• Maintain confidentiality of any information obtained in their capacity as Director.

• Participate in developing a strategic plan identifying strategic directions and key results and monitoring progress.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a CPA in good standing with public practice and nonprofit experience is passionate about Leftovers mission and is willing to be an active contributor as a volunteer.

Specifically we are looking for expertise in the areas of:

• Accounting Standards for Canadian nonprofits.

• Full cycle accounting including audit/assurance and internal control documentation.

• Financial planning budgeting and reporting.

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT

The estimated time commitment is 4-12 hours per month in addition to participation in quarterly Board meetings and Leftovers Annual General Meeting. Board and Committee meetings are held virtually. The term of a Board Member is three years with the option to renew for one additional term.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume or CV to express interest in this volunteer role by May 25 2026 at 11:59pm MST to the Leftovers HR & Governance Committee at .