Director of Finance | Full-Time | Canada Life Place

Director of Finance | Full-Time | Canada Life Place Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360‑degree solution set for a collection of world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest‑attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. The Director of Finance is responsible for all day‑to‑day business/finance and human resources functions for OVG at Canada Life Place. The position will interact with all departments, external finance related organizations, City of London, venue partners (such as promoters and London Knights) and OVG corporate offices. This role pays an annual salary of $115,000‑$125,000 CAD and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full‑time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). The position will remain open until December 19, 2025. About The Venue Canada Life Place opened in October 2002 with a seating capacity of 9,036 for hockey and ice events and over 10,000 for concerts, family shows, and other events. The venue not only strives to meet community needs through diverse programming, it also stands as a landmark of civic pride and community accessibility, promoting a sense of vibrancy and culture while providing a wide range of public sports and entertainment. Canada Life Place is home to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League and the London Lightning of the Basketball Super League. Responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with Provincial and Federal law, and policies and procedures. Monitor compliance with all provisions of the management contract and the Participatory Occupancy Lease. Maintain contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage. Review all contracts for clients, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires as needed. Prepare and participate in all event settlements, which involves working nights and weekends. Review and execute all checks and deposits; review daily cash receipts and disbursements. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Develop, implement, and update Finance policies and procedures and all internal control. Review and approve the monthly financial statements and update the rolling forecast. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for GM, LCC, City of London and OVG Corporate Offices. Oversee and maintain LCC financial records and associated reporting. Oversee all general accounting functions; including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. Complete annual Financial reconciliations. Maintain records of non-resident tax payments and prepare annual T4-NRA summary and slip. Coordinate the annual budget process for Canada Life Place. Direct completion of other reports and analysis as required. Responsible for human resources functions; policies, records and requirements. Research and negotiate for services in the areas of credit card processing, audit and other professional services. Hire, train, direct and supervise finance department staff. Act as liaison with Working Committee and LCC on Financial Issues. Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. Prepare and file monthly HST returns, and WSIB returns. Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records. Analyze financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepare monthly financial statements, recommend appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals. Coordinate preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implement recommendations of Client as requested. Qualifications B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four‑year college or university. 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head. Acts as Manager on Duty as required. Must be able to work nights and weekends if required. Be a business partner with other departments ensuring financial success of the venue. Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational ability. Effective supervisory skills. Experience in HR supervision and management. Including understanding benefits and Provincial regulations. Experience with ADP payroll, NetSuite and Coupa an asset. Industry experience is preferred. CPA or MBA preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr