The Vice President for Finance is a two-year elected position.  The Vice President for Finance holds financial responsibility for the association.

Functions:

• Participates as a member of the Board of Directors attending monthly Board of Director (BOD) meetings and special meetings as scheduled, both onsite (2-3 per year) and via teleconferencing.
• Participates as a member of the ASPE Executive Committee, attending monthly meetings via teleconferencing.
• Works closely with the Association Manager to develop the budget and track financial records for the organizations.  
• Advises the BOD on budgetary and financial matters.
• Works with association manager and attorney/accountant to file taxes for the association.  Keeps records of same.
• Chairs the Finance Committee for budget planning and implementations.
• Reports monthly to the Board of Directors regarding the financial status of the organization.  
• Signs checks for the organization.
• Assists with conference and meeting planning and production.
• Attends ASPE Annual Conferences, Membership Business Meetings, and related Board meetings.
• Attends AAMC annual meetings and other national and/or international medical education meetings, as possible, to promote ASPE.

Skills Required:

Ability to:

• Work comfortably with figures and make judgments about financial matters.
• Work with others to establish goals and means to implement.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.