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 Canada’s largest tech-enabled food rescue organizations. The Leftovers Foundation’s 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 Foundation’s 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 organization’s financial position and annual budget, providing recommendations to the Board to support long‑term financial sustainability.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Treasurer, provide leadership in overseeing the Foundation’s overall financial health:
- Review financial statements, management reports, and forecasts, and highlight key issues, trends, or risks for the Board’s 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 organization’s financial position and ensure the Board receives timely, accurate, and comprehensible financial information.
- Lead the Board’s 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 follow‑through 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 Committee’s 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 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 the 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.
Pay: $59,085.03 per year
Work Location: Remote
