Finance Supervisor

Lighthouse Festival - if you have a solid basis of at least five years in full cycle accounting ideally in a not-for-profit and are looking for a new challenge, then we want to hear from you.

Our client, Lighthouse Festival in Port Dover Ontario is searching for a Finance Supervisor as a key addition to their small and talented leadership team, someone who will bring a solid history of mature effectiveness to the Finance Department. If you have a well-rounded background spanning all aspects of the processing of financial transactions and can inspire the team around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Lighthouse Festival has been dazzling audiences with live Canadian theatre for over 40 years. Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities.

With locations in Port Dover, Port Colborne, and Simcoe, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, inclusivity, originality, and community for all.

As a workplace, Lighthouse Festival strives to cultivate a culture of creativity, honesty, and community leadership. A long-standing charitable organization, Lighthouse operates as a tight knit team of talented individuals committed to the theatre's success.

Our theatres are bursting with activity and operate all year round. The main summer season focuses on professional comedic productions, while the fall through spring months host our Community productions, Christmas Pantomime's, and rentals.

This is your chance to be part of the action And have Fun

**Statement on Inclusion**

Lighthouse is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace for our patrons, volunteers and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage submissions from qualified individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants in the recruitment and selection process.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Develop strategy, coordination and direction of the finance department, including building financial controls and processes where necessary.
- Provide supervision and clear direction for one direct report.
- Preparation and analysis of month end reporting package.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people is essential. Serve as primary financial support, meeting regularly with other departments to provide financial guidance.
- Regular monitoring of cash flow and forecasting.
- Approval of invoice and receipts.
- Liaise with auditors and preparation of the audit package.
- Investigating and addressing reconciliation issues between various theatre software and the financial reports.
- Attend events to review and assess controls in action.
- Attend Board Finance and Audit committee meetings and presenting as requested.
- Provide assistance to the Executive Director as needed.

**Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge**
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a specialization in Accounting, Finance or Commerce. Alternative combinations of education and pertinent work experience may also be considered.
- Technical competence with a minimum of 5 years of experience in full cycle accounting, ideally not-for-profit.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity within a finance department.
- Relevant professional accreditation (CPA, CPA CMA, CPA CGA) an asset but not required.
- Highly skilled user of QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Tessitura or other theatre software an asset.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a diverse range of people essential. Must be able to think and act strategically and problem solve effectively.
- Excellent communication and people management skills.
- Aptitude in guiding individuals with limited financial acumen.
- Organized with the ability to multi-task and work under the pressure of deadlines.
- A confident, self-starter, proactive, skilled in taking initiative, assessing requirements, planning and taking the lead.

**Other Requirements**
- Valid Ontario Driver's License
- Vehicle to travel to multiple theatre locations periodically including Port Colborne and Simcoe
- Police Records Check
- Able to work on-site majority of the time

**All applicants are thanked for their time in applying, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.