ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

National Arts Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Arts Centre seeks an Associate Director of Finance to lead financial functions and ensure compliance with accounting principles and laws. The role involves collaboration across departments, driving financial performance, and establishing effective internal controls, vital for supporting the arts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in finance.
• Experience in preparing Treasury Board submissions.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of financial procurement functions.
• Supporting the CFO to maintain relationships with government departments.
• Developing and implementing financial controls and best practices.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Education

University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CPA of Canada or equivalent

Job description

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Associate Director of Finance will support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), help identify priorities, and drive best practices in financial reporting, resource allocation and cost-effectiveness to support the business. The incumbent will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal and provincial laws and regulations, Treasury Board directives and NAC By-Laws, policies and procedures. The Associate Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of financial controls, business systems and reporting in regard to all financial operations of the NAC Corporation and the NAC Foundation.

The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for leading and developing a strong team and successful internal and external relationships. This role will value the dynamics of the artistic environment and work closely with all of the NAC’s departments to maximize the financial resources that can be invested in the delivery of the performing arts. The incumbent will be a hands-on self-starter who exhibits a proactive, business savvy mindset with excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, and the ability to effectively manage through change and growth.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Leading all aspects of the National Arts Centre’s financial procurement functions and activities, ensuring the integrity of all accounting and financial records, reports and statements, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Preparing for the Finance Committee and Audit Committee to support Board decision-making;
• Supporting the CFO in ensuring that the Corporation’s financial values, criteria and objectives are captured, defined and integrated into the interpretations of the Corporation’s mandate;
• Overseeing the financial reporting of the NAC Foundation;
• Supporting the CFO to maintain strong working relationships with various government departments, including the Treasury Board, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada;
• Developing and implementing operational best practices and continuous improvement;
• Promoting the integration of financial and business concerns with artistic considerations;
• Developing, maintaining, and improving systems of internal controls and business processes;
• Identifying key financial information and metrics to drive performance and decision-making while developing opportunities for improved financial and business performance;
• Providing for the support of all departmental heads by ensuring a common financial language and the appropriate tools, processes, training, measurement systems and accountability frameworks are in place;
• Working with the Corporation’s investment advisors to maximize the returns on funds invested while preserving capital by minimizing risk;
• Supporting and providing input to the labour negotiation process regarding financial matters, as well as dealing with highly confidential and sensitive labour relations, staffing, facilities and legal issues affecting NAC divisional services, operations and resources;
• Support the development and implementation of the Corporation Risk Management tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report corporate risks. This includes ensuring the corporation’s risk management policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and strategic imperatives of the NAC;
• Implementing a new finance system.

Skill Requirements

• University degree in a related field of study such as Accounting, Finance or Commerce;
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
• Member in good standing with the CPA of Canada or equivalent;
• Experience in roles requiring a high level of analysis, judgment, and confidentiality;
• Experience in preparing Treasury Board submissions;
• Excellent hands-on knowledge and recent experience with respect to managerial responsibility for accounting systems, strategic and business planning techniques and financial modelling;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinker that enjoys fast-paced, dynamic environments that require flexibility and a capability to adapt quickly to change;
• Knowledgeable in investing;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Expectation to respond to CFO ad hoc requests in a timely manner;
• Understanding of the sensitivity required when working in a creative environment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to the NAC mission and ability to deliver an exceptional level of service delivery and partnerships : provide support, education, and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organization;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with members of senior management as well as members of the Board of Trustees;
• The seasoning and confidence to work with several levels of government and, in particular, with the federal government;
• Credible at the senior level of the Centre as well as with the highest levels of the federal, provincial and municipal governments;
• Excellent language skills in either English or French with at least a basic proficiency in the other language; Bilingualism is an asset;
• Previous experience in the entertainment, hospitality, performing arts, and building operations an asset;
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is an asset.

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