DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Company Overview

Do you enjoy and appreciate theatre?! Are you typically first in line for a musical performance, play or revue?! If so, then come be a part of The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls! Conceived to engage and inspire both visitors and local residents, The Grove Theatre is a space where professional theatre, concerts, live music, and other community events animate the stage in an idyllic natural setting.

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Reports to the Executive Director

Summary
We are seeking a strong and capable administrative leader to help realize the vision of the company. Beyond its already proven success as a summertime tourist attraction and a driver of the local economy, The Grove Theatre aspires to a much larger role as the cultural centre of the Kawarthas, offering high-calibre productions in multiple venues throughout the year. The successful candidate will help take The Grove Theatre to the next level as part of a visionary enterprise that dares to dream, even more boldly, of a potential future as one of Canada’s foremost theatre companies. The Director of Finance & Administration operates the day-to-day finance & administration operations for The Grove Theatre and is a member of the senior staff and grants committee.

Responsibilities
Working with the Executive Director and senior staff, the Director of Finance and Administration, will ensure the financial aspects of the company operate efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate brings a background of financial leadership and experience in financial planning for theatre, with experience in the financial aspects of grant applications. Accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience is an asset. The ideal candidate has experience working in the not-for-profit milieu, and a passion for the performing arts, arts education and community building. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a portfolio and to be a part of the vibrant and energetic culture that The Grove Theatre team has created.

Financial:

• Responsible for building and maintaining the operational budget including
creation, management, oversight, forecasting and reporting including:

• Monitors and controls revenues and expenditures

• Cash flow analysis

• Identifies potential financial concerns and recommends solutions

• Works with the bookkeeper to ensure complete and accurate financial documentation & reports are regularly available

• Supervises all financial matters, transactions and reports (delegating where appropriate) including:

• Issuing cheques

• Tax receipts

• Conducting bank business

• Managing cash (floats) and financial assets

• Managing accounts receivable and payroll

• Maintenance and issuing of employee records, government forms and filings

Administrative:

• Responsible for human resources including managing contracts, benefits, payroll and preparation of office and general administrative policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the effective operation of the accounting systems purchase and leasing

• Assists in contract management helping to negotiate 

• Facilitates agreements, equipment service agreements, insurance coverage, amphitheater partnerships

• Support with patron and donor inquiries as needed

Funding and Fundraising Management:

• Helps complete grant applications and sponsorship applications in collaboration with grants committee and staff

• Manages all grant reporting to grantors

Employment Type:
• Full-time Permanent
• Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work
• $65K + Benefits
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Based from The Grove Theatre office in Fenelon Falls with potential for some hybrid work

If this sounds like the professional career opportunity for you and to also be a part of a
dynamic and driven team providing audiences with pre-eminent artistic experiences,
you can email your credentials and cover letter to: cyael@grovetheatre.ca

If you support our core values of: Community, Excellence, Inclusion and Stewardship
then we would love to learn about what you and your skill set has to offer The Grove
Theatre as we take our vision into 2025 to continue our ongoing success!