Association of Corporate Travel Executives
Treasurer Position Description


Position Title: Treasurer
Position Reports To: President
Position Terms: Three-years
        Serves as:
Treasurer-Elect January - December, 2003
Treasurer January - December, 2004

Position Purpose: The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds, property, and related financial matters of the Association and shall see that books of account are kept and internal control maintained to properly reflect all financial transactions of the Association. The Treasurer, in general, shall perform all of the duties incidental to the office of the Treasurer and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors or the President.

Principal Accountabilities: The Treasurer shall have direct responsibility for the Finance Committee and other committees as assigned by the President.

Major Activities (What Does The Position Do)   End Results (Why Is It Done)
1. Leadership
Provide dotted-line leadership and mentoring to the ACTE Director of Finance   Ensures that the activities in the ACTE office remain focused on the ACTE vision
Provide leadership as Chair of the Finance Committee   Ensures that all funds are properly allocated and the operation has the necessary assets to serve the Association's members
Oversee the preparation of annual budgets   Provides financial direction for the association that supports the vision and strategic plan
Act as audit point for all financial transactions   Ensures that ACTE's books are kept according to standard accounting practices for non-profits, and internal controls are maintained to properly reflect all financial transactions
2. Operations:
Work with the Finance Director and Chief Staff Officer in the preparation of monthly reports on ACTE's financial status   Keeps the leadership and membership informed of ACTE's financial status
Oversee the preparation and delivery of the Annual Report and Financial Statement for the membership   Maintains compliance with bylaw requirements
Conduct regular Finance Committee meetings   Ensures ongoing management and planning for the Association's financial well-being
Participate in monthly activity conference calls as a member of the Executive Committee   Provides focused activity updates for all leaders
3. Best Practice
Alignment of all financial objectives with Strategic Plan goals   Ensures budget development and management is driven by strategic goals
Close coordination with the Chief Staff Officer and Director of Finance   Achieve consistent communication with staff on all financial matters
4. Position in Association
Reporting to : President
Subordinates: Finance Committee
5. Decision Making Authority
This position decides which products and services recommended by committees and staff are to be funded in support of strategic plan goals. The Treasurer can act as sole signer for checks up to the amount of $25,000 for budgeted expenses.
6. Communication
Communicate ACTE's financial plans and strategy to Board and staff to ensure all efforts are aligned toward ACTE's vision and strategic goals.
7. Financials
Oversees all financial operations of the Association.
8. Leader Specification
Member of ACTE for at least one year
Board or committee experience
Recognized professional leadership qualifications in the travel industry

Skill Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good team building skills
Understanding of financial principles and standard accounting practices

Other Requirements:

Sufficient time to fulfill the requirements on the position
Employer support

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