Under the direction of the Executive Director the manager is responsible for planning and oversight of all festival financial operations. They assist in setting fiscal priorities, have strategic planning and operational responsibilities and help supervise any staff and volunteers working with earned revenue streams. This is a senior management position.
Overview of duties:
- Oversight, management and administration of all financial matters of the organization: payroll & benefits, corporate insurance, financial records, accounts receivable/payable, budget planning/monitoring, and audit preparation.
- Oversight, management and administration of systems related to all earned revenue streams of the Winnipeg Folk Festival (summer festival and year-round operations)
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, advise the Board and Finance Committee through reports and meetings.
- Support the development of new initiatives through financial modeling, assessment, and business plan development.
Minimum qualifications:
- At least 4 years experience as a senior financial manager.
- Post-secondary education in accounting and financial management, preferably as a CA, or CMA.
- Thorough understanding of bookkeeping processes and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting, financial management and record keeping systems. (Excel, multi-ledger accounting software, project based accounting)
Assets:
- Understanding of festival/special event/concert operations and ticketing systems.
- Experience in the financial management of non-profit organizations and work with boards of directors is desirable.
- A passion for live music of all kinds, particularly folk.
- Experience working with volunteers.
Required skills:
- Experience in administration, highly developed organizational skills.
- Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate contributions of others.
- Creative thinking, teamwork, highly developed leadership, communication and management skills.
To apply please send resume, cover letter and list of references to:
resume@winnipegfolkfestival.ca before March 31, 2010 with Manager, Finance and Administration in the subject line.
Term: Permanent, Full-Time Position, 35 hours a week.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Only those applicants asked for an interview will be contacted.
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