Finances

The Finance Department includes the Director of Financial Services (DFS) and the Finance Coordinator, who are responsible for managing and tracking our organizational finances. Their functions typically include planning, organizing, auditing, and accounting for and reporting on the non-profit’s finances.

Vice President for Finance

Elected by the Board of Directors (BoD) to chair the Finance Committee (FinCom). Their functions typically include holding regular meetings with the DFS, preparing reports, advising the BoD, training members, administering the budget, and ensuring transparency in our financial practices and procedures.

Finance Committee

FinCom consists of the VP for Finance, the DFS, and assigned BoD Reps, with Treasurers being highly encouraged to join. Their functions typically include creating the annual budget, reviewing payment plans, awarding scholarships, and overseeing the Strategic Plan’s long-term financial goals.

Treasurers (TR)

Every house elects a TR to manage and track house finances. Their functions typically include establishing a house budget, tracking house expenses, and reconciling house purchases. For an additional overview of the position visit the House Officers page.

Member Assistants (MA)

Members contribute critical labor to assist in keeping our homes affordable through the Member Assistants Program. Their functions typically include entering data, analyzing expenses, updating records, and filing member information.