Freewill Treasurer

​​The board of The Free Will Players Theatre Guild, producers of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, is looking for an individual to fill the role of Treasurer. Below is a description of the Treasurer ‘s position and responsibilities. These were prepared by our current Treasurer, who has also agreed to mentor the incoming Treasurer. If you have a passion for numbers and theatre, consider applying to The Free Will Players Theatre Guild as Treasurer!​​

 

What is a Treasurer?

The role of Treasurer with Freewill is a rewarding experience. The Treasurer ensures that the organization’s resources are managed responsibly, enabling The Free Will Player's Theatre Guild to fulfill our mandate of making Shakespeare accessible and affordable to the Edmonton community regardless of age, ability, education, or income. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with passionate board members, staff, and volunteers, translating creative vision into sustainable action through sound financial planning and oversight. The Treasurer’s contributions directly impact our ability to stage productions, support artists, and engage audiences. The sense of accomplishment that comes from seeing the theatre thrive makes serving as Treasurer a truly gratifying experience.​​

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What are we looking for? 

The Treasurer should possess strong organizational and financial management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to transparency and accountability. Their stewardship is essential to the success and sustainability of our organization.

 

Responsibilities

The Treasurer of Freewill is responsible for the following tasks:

1. Financial Oversight

   • Monitor the organization’s financial status and prepare monthly Treasurer Reports  (Financial Updates) to the Board of Directors.

   • Track actual income and expenses against the approved budget.

   • Review Monthly Journal Entries

2. Budgeting and Planning

   • Review annual budgets prepared by the Managing Director. This is done in collaboration with other board members.

3. Financial Reporting

   • Prepare and present financial statements from QuickBooks for board meetings.

4. Banking and Cash Management

   • Authorize payments and maintain appropriate internal controls.

5. Compliance and Governance

   • Ensure timely filing of all required government documents with the Managing Director (e.g., annual returns, tax filings).

   • Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring appropriate accounting controls are in place.

6. Audit and Risk Management

   • Support the Managing Director with the annual Audit

   • Attend meetings with Auditors as the Treasurer of the Board

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Application​​

Please include the following in your application:

Cover Letter:

• Briefly tell us why you’re applying to serve on the FWP Board of Directors, and what contribution you can make to our dedicated team.

Resume:

• Your experience and qualifications, including: 

  • Business/work experience in areas like finances, theatre administration, and auditing

  • Previous board experience

  • Previous community and/or volunteer activities

 

Please submit your cover letter and resumé to freewillboard@gmail.com. This posting will be active until suitable candidates are found. We will arrange interviews at a time mutually agreeable to the candidate and the nominating committee members.​

 

Thank you for your application, and good luck.

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Collected information will only be used by The Free Will Players Theatre Guild to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose. This is governed by the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. If you have any questions on the collection and use of this information, please contact FWP.

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The Free Will Players Theatre Guild is a non-profit society, incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta, for the continued support and enhancement of the activities of The Free Will Players Theatre Guild.​​​​​