Director of Finance & Administration/CFO

Company Overview

As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers,
The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us. As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender female. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.

We acknowledge and honour the land upon which we gather as the historic and traditional territory of First Nations peoples. In particular, we recognize and thank the Neutral Nation, the Mississauga and the Haudenosaunee for their stewardship of these lands over millennia.

Job Description

Position: Director of Finance and Administration/CFO
Salary Range: $145K-$170K per annum

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO and supporting the Artistic Director/Co-CEO, The Director of Finance and Administration/CFO is responsible for organizing, directing, evaluating, and implementing all aspects of the financial management of the three corporations that fund or operate the Shaw Festival.  The Director is a member of the senior management team and a resource to the boards and their committees.

Financial Management

Primary responsibility for the preparation of the internal monthly reporting to management, board committees and the Board of Directors for the theatre and endowment foundation and preparation of the annual audited financial statements of the theatre and endowment foundation.  Provide oversight to the Controller on the financial reporting for the Shaw Festival Foundation.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, responsibility to prepare the annual operating and capital budgets for the theatre, compliance reporting to the Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Division, financial compliance reporting for government and private grants, compliance with HST reporting and procedures, annual review and binding of insurance coverage, compliance with required treasury functions including arranging and tracking bank financing and reporting.  To continuously seek to implement best practices in financial reporting and uphold the CPA code of conduct.  Oversee the information technology, facilities and distribution functions. Collaborate with senior management on major initiatives and operational issues. 

Key Attributes for Candidates

Candidates will have:

·      an in-depth understanding of the accounting standards for Part III of Canadian GAAP and Part II as it applies to items not covered in Part III [ticket & retail revenues, etc.]

·      an in-depth understanding of charity law in Canada

·      an in-depth understanding of Net of Tax HST rules and regulations

·      an excellent understanding of financial accounting software and implementation

·      High level proficiency in EXCEL financial modelling

·      Inspirational and compassionate management of direct reports

·      Financial experience in a theatre or arts organization

Candidates need to be members of the Chartered Professional Accountants in good standing.

Qualifications

·      Professional Accounting Designation of CA/CPA with not-for-profit/charitable experience

·      University Degree in Finance, Business Administration or other similar field of study

·      Minimum 15 years' experience in progressively responsible roles with at least 5 years in a CFO's role preferably with experience in other high profile, high risk, not-for-profit organizations/charitable experience.

A competitive Health & Benefit package, a matching Group RRSP plan, as well as support for professional development to maintain professional designation are available to the successful candidate.

This position requires working primarily on-site.

Please note: all new hires must provide Proof of COVID-19 (2 doses) plus booster status prior to start date.