Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light (MassIPL) is a statewide nonprofit organization partnering with faith communities to advance climate justice, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship. We work across traditions to help congregations reduce their carbon footprint and advocate for a more just and sustainable future. Last year, we helped faith communities access more than $6 million in MassSave energy efficiency incentives.
MassIPL seeks a volunteer Treasurer to serve on its Executive Committee (Board of Directors). The Treasurer provides fiduciary oversight, helps strengthen financial systems and internal controls, and serves as a trusted financial advisor to the Executive Director and Executive Committee (similar to a Board of Directors). This is a governance role focused on oversight and strategy rather than day-to-day financial operations.
● Provide financial oversight and guidance to the Executive Committee.
● Review and interpret monthly financial reports (statement of financial position, statement of activities, and budget-to-actuals, etc.)
● Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and raise questions as appropriate
● Support implementation and periodic review of MassIPL’s financial policies and procedures
● Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual budget development and monitoring
● Present financial information clearly to the Board to support informed decision-making
● Support audit preparation and grant compliance as needed
● Participate actively in Board meetings and governance
● Professional experience in finance, accounting, nonprofit management, or a related field
● Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
● Experience with nonprofit accounting, including restricted funds and grant tracking, strongly preferred
● Sound judgment, integrity, and commitment to ethical stewardship
● Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
● Interest in MassIPL’s mission (no specific faith background required)
Estimated 3–5 hours per month, including:
● Monthly review of financial statements
● Executive Committee meetings (10 virtual meetings annually, held on the third Wednesday of each month, plus a one-day in-person retreat in the fall)
● Occasional consultation with staff (fully remote team)