POSITION:

Director of Finance & Administration

LOCATION:

Toronto, Ontario

POSITION DETAILS:

Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

WEBSITE:

https://www.caea.com/

THE ORGANIZATION

The Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (Equity) is the voice of professional artists engaging in live performance in English Canada. We are a national association representing more than 6,000 artists working in theatre, opera and dance from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Equity's membership includes performers, directors, choreographers, fight directors, intimacy directors and stage managers.

In recognition that the arts are vital to life and that artists make an invaluable contribution to our society, Equity supports the creative efforts of its members by seeking to improve their working conditions and work opportunities. We strive for fairness, integrity, collectivity and compassion in all our endeavours.

Equity negotiates and administers scale agreements and administrates engagement policies on behalf of our membership. Both scale agreements (negotiated by Equity with a producer or group of producers) and Equity's promulgated engagement policies articulate the minimum terms and working conditions required for the engagement of an Equity member.

Equity also provides members with benefit plans, information and support, and acts as a vigorous advocate for the needs of our membership.

THE POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director and working with a team of senior staff, the Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the finance, human resources and information technology functions. The Director of Finance & Administration is the second most senior position and may be deputized to the most senior staff role in the absence of the Executive Director. They should be a strong leader of people with excellent interpersonal relationship and communications skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises three staff members according to Equity’s HR policies and the collective agreement with COPE Union Local 343 for Toronto union staff.
Develops the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director.
Prepares financial statements and written reports for the Association’s stakeholders including the Executive Director, management, Council and government agencies.
Manages cash flow, bonding, investments, bank relations and risk management and liaises with financial institutions, suppliers, members, engagers, external auditors, etc.
Manages and contributes to the design of Equity’s retirement plans, insurance plans and employee benefits packages for both members and staff.
Oversees and recommends the implementation of Information Technology functions including IT support, network and digital assets management, cyber security, hardware and Equity’s Management System (EMS), the association’s proprietary software that manages membership, dues, bonding and contract entry.
Directs human resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, health and safety, union relations, compensation, performance management, professional development, etc.
Supports the negotiation of Equity’s collective agreements in regard to financial matters and EMS.
Manages the leasing of offices and the maintenance of the facilities.
Attends Council meetings and reports to Council, coordinating with the Communications Director regarding external and internal communications and dealing directly with Equity members on select issues.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a finance and administrative role in the arts & cultural or technology sectors, or at a labour association.
Strong knowledge of human resources, labour and employment issues.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development and system integration.
Familiarity with enterprise level IT solutions, especially data management systems.
Ability to analyze complex problems and devise effective solutions that align with business and financial goals.
Brings significant financial management or accounting experience.
High ethical standards and superior judgment, courtesy, tact & discretion.
Negotiation, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work with a small yet high-performing team and culture, where staff are passionate about their work and the members they serve, and where there is a high standard of service for members.
CPA designation is preferred or experiential equivalent.

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package including base salary between $140K to $145K plus benefits package (health and dental, life insurance, disability, pension) will be provided.

HOW TO APPLY

We invite candidates to apply by email with your cover letter and résumé no later than May 31, 2026. Send to: Equity@searchlightpartnersgroup.com

Equity is committed to having a staff that reflects the diversity of its membership and the community at large. A diverse staff team allows Equity to effectively draw on different perspectives to enhance the quality of decision-making, deepen the relevance of policy advice, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Accordingly, Equity strives to attract, retain, and develop a staff team that is diverse along many dimensions. Equity welcomes the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that employees bring, including those based on gender, culture, country of origin, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences and religion.

In Equity’s inclusive workplace everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair, and respectful treatment.

Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those advancing in the process will be contacted.

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