ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
About the role
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0725-0249
Job Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Accounting / Auditing / Finance
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: July 10, 2025
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
Salary: $117,500.00 - $146,800.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
15-month Maternity Leave Replacement
Job Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Key Activities
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;
- 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.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
About the role
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0725-0249
Job Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Accounting / Auditing / Finance
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: July 10, 2025
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
Salary: $117,500.00 - $146,800.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
15-month Maternity Leave Replacement
Job Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Key Activities
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;
- 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.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.