Senior Manager, Finance

Company Overview

About the Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre is World Curious and London Proud. As a non-profit, charitable, regional theatre, the Grand is a leading cultural hub. We bring the world to London with diverse, relevant, and original stories from London, and around the globe. The company has a commitment to developing, producing, and premiering new works through COMPASS, our new play development program.

Our staff teams embrace and participate in an environment that encourages respect, inclusion, open communication, a proactive approach to problem solving and reflects organizational values.

Our Commitment to Anti-Oppression

The theatre sector is in a period of much-needed change and tremendous opportunity. At the Grand, we are committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for artists, audiences, donors, boards, and staff.

We encourage all applicants to review the Grand’s Anti-Oppression Mission Statement on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision, and to address this commitment in your submission. (https://www.grandtheatre.com/anti-oppression)

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace as such we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of equity deserving groups such as members of the BIPOC community, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Finance

Are you a dynamic individual with a proven track record of success providing financial management in the arts sector or not-for-profit community?

Are you an innovative professional who can embrace and participate in an environment that encourages respect, open communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving while reflecting organizational values?

Is it exciting to think you can make a positive impact on the regional performing arts community?

Are you ready to “invest” your accounting, financial and business acumen in the Grand’s continued evolution as a leading cultural hub?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, wouldn’t it be a Grand time to join our team!

Located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario, the Grand brings the world to London. We are a place for all to gather, discuss, challenge, debate, celebrate, and be inspired and entertained by exceptional theatre experiences.

 If you are someone who is inspired by the theatre and about the opportunity to contribute to the success of a true cultural gem within the City of London, please read on.

 Working as a close colleague and reporting to the Executive Director, your position as the Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for the overall management of financial and accounting operations, budgeting, banking, investments, and risk management of the organization.

Leading a team of one to two Finance Associates, as well as managing relationships with key external stakeholders, partners, and third-party contractors, you will be part of a collaborative team of senior managers dedicated to the sustainability and success of a vibrant cultural organization integral to the London community.

This senior leadership role collaborates with all senior leaders and internal departments and leads a team of one to two direct reports. Together the Finance Team supports all aspects of the Grand’s operations, and provides the necessary framework and rigour needed from a finance perspective.

 The Senior Manager, Finance is a self-motivated, self-directed, hands-on leader who has genuine interest in the financial well-being of the organization and making an impact. This position requires careful attention to detail, the ability to problem solve and manage priorities, and the ability to move projects from inception to conclusion.   

 This is a full-time, ongoing position working in a predominantly in-person work environment. As the finance team supports all aspects of the theatre’s in-person operations, working in-person is a requirement.