Director of Finance

TO LIVE • Toronto, ON

22d • CA$125,000 - CA$150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TO Live is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join the Finance team in this full-time role. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Director of Finance is responsible for managing, planning, implementing, and controlling the finance and treasury functions of TO Live by overseeing and managing the Finance Department. Accountable for financial governance, risk management, budget oversight, audit leadership, internal controls, policy compliance and the continuous development of a high-performing finance team.

Requirements

• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program required.
• Over 10 years’ experience in cash management, financial analysis, financial forecasting, operating & capital budgeting.
• Proficiency in financial modelling with experience in the entertainment industry an asset.
• Proficiency in charity law and practice.
• Proficiency in Excise Tax Act law as it applies to the charitable sector.
• Knowledge of public sector accounting standards as applied to not-for-profits.
• Proficiency in employment, labor law, unionized labor, and payroll legislation.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong organizational planning and leadership skills.
• Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills to coordinate conflicting deadlines and interruptions.
• Outstanding team leadership & performance management skills.

Nice To Haves

• experience in the entertainment industry

Responsibilities

• The management of Finance Department includes recruitment, hiring, and managing department staff and maintaining accounting systems.
• Oversee cash flow management, wires payments and bank transfers.
• Assures that all legislative and compliance reporting is issued on a timely, accurate and complete basis.
• Review and approve monthly internal operating and capital financial statements.
• Manage the annual budget process.
• Provide direction to VPs, Directors and Managers on budget and accounting issues.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and year end audited operating financial statements, note disclosures including PSAS standard review and all working papers and other supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with PSAS, charity law, Excise Tax Act (HST), payroll legislation, and relevant municipal and provincial regulations.
• Review and approve all general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment and financial risk management framework.
• Oversee policy development and continuous improvement of financial procedures.
• Serve as management liaison to the external auditors and lead the annual audit process.
• Attend Finance committee meetings as well as any other Board meetings as requested from time to time.
• Manages appropriate level of internal controls for the operations of TO Live.
• Assist the President & CEO and the VP of Finance & Administration as required, in the management of sundry business and contractual matters.
• Act as backup to the VP of Finance & Administration.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Finance & Administration and/or President & CEO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed