Employment Opportunity

Director of Finance

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

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.

ACTIVITIES AND 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.

General

• 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.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexibility in hours and schedules and include work on nights, statutory holidays and weekends as required.
• Lack of natural light in workplace.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required

THE ORGANIZATION:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at: Current Openings | Recruitment

No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres to, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Our recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence tools. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Date Posted: April 24, 2026

Application Deadline: May 07, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible