ALBERTA BALLET

With a current annual operating budget of $15million, Alberta Ballet is the largest performing arts organization in Alberta. The company has facilities in both Calgary and Edmonton, tours in North America and around the world, and has a first class professional and community Ballet School. The company also operates a Private Academic School for Grades 7 – 12 and a Residence Program for our professional track students. The organization is a strategy driven company with a focus on the creation of world-class art and a community plan that will make the company Pan Albertan within the next 5 years. In addition, the company has embarked upon an ambitious new plan to create a new home for the ballet company and School.

THE POSITION

Alberta Ballet is seeking a Finance professional who will use their exceptional skills, vision, passion and leadership to continue to lead and elevate the Finance and Administration areas within our company. This is a very exciting time in the evolution of Alberta Ballet and a unique opportunity to collaborate, be part of a senior management team in a fast paced environment and lead a small, but dedicated, finance team to influence the implementation of company strategies. The Director of Finance and Administration will promote and protect the financial wellbeing of Alberta Ballet by providing financial projections and accounting expertise throughout the organization.

Director of Finance and Administration Responsibilities:

• Develops organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning and direction. Establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Establishes financial operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, quality, and customer-service strategies. Designs systems, accumulating resources, resolves problems and implements change as needed.
• Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements. Identifies monetary resources and in conjunction with other senior managers, develops action plans.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results initiating corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Reports financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances and developing improvements.
• Liaises on an ongoing basis with the Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Provide financial and other reporting as appropriate to Management and Board Committees.
• Liaises with the Ballet’s various audit partners and manages all annual audit processes. This includes but is not limited to our Board appointed audit firm, Alberta Education and Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
• As a member of the Investment Sub-Committee of the Audit Committee, maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.
• Manages the Ballet’s information technologies including file management, telecommunication and cellular technologies. Is the primary liaison between the Ballet and IT service providers.
• Supports the senior management team with human resource strategies by determining accountabilities, communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures. Assists other senior management with recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs. Reviews compensation and company strategies ensuring they fit within the needs of the Ballet.
• Analyzes projected acquisition and expansion prospects, analyzing organization operations and identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction and systems enhancement.
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related and ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Provides risk analysis on a seasonal and project basis.
• Is the primary contact and lead for relationships with financial institutions and building leasing agreements.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: Senior Accountant, Payroll Officer

SKILLS

• Proven success in a public or not for profit company
• Experience in Financial Planning and Strategy, Managing Profitability, Quality Management, Promoting Process Improvement, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, and the Development of Budgets
• A proven track record in  dealing with complexity
• A proven track record of being innovative and showing initiative
• Extensive finance, budget management and supplier negotiations
• Proactive approach, highly organized, conscientious and detail-oriented
• Approachable and collaborative working style, demonstrating high levels of trust and integrity
• Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, and leadership skills
• Experience supervising staff, and working with and supporting the efforts of senior volunteer committees
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting Systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or its equivalent in other specialized training and experience
• A professional accounting designation is preferred
• A working knowledge of ASNPO and taxation issues relative to NPOs is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior position

SALARY & BENEFITS

Alberta Ballet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Qualified and interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter stating salary expectations by Friday, February 28, 2014, via email to Nicola Dawes, Executive Assistant to the Artistic and Executive Director nicolad@albertaballet.com. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no telephone calls please.