Director of Finance and Administration

  • Full Time
  • Toronto
  • Remote: hybrid or flexible: Opera Atelier is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Director of Finance & Administration. Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, managing payroll and benefits, coordinating audits, supporting HR processes, and ensuring smooth office operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong financial acumen, administrative expertise, and a commitment to supporting the arts.
  • $75,000 – $80,000
  • Deadline: Open until filled (position may be filled before posting expiry date)
  • Posting expires: July 19, 2025

Opera Atelier

Opera Atelier is North America’s premier period opera/ballet company, producing the opera, ballet and drama of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. While drawing upon the aesthetics and ideals of the period, Opera Atelier goes beyond “reconstruction” and infuses each production with an inventive theatricality that resonates with modern audiences. Led by founding artistic directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg since 1985, Opera Atelier has garnered acclaim for its performances at home as well as in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Description

Opera Atelier is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Director of Finance & Administration. Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, managing payroll and benefits, coordinating audits, supporting HR processes, and ensuring smooth office operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong financial acumen, administrative expertise, and a commitment to supporting the arts.

Finance & Accounting

  • Manage all accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, journals, payroll, and financial statement preparation.
  • Oversee investments, cash flow, and bank loans in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Produce financial reports for various stakeholders, including the annual audit, AGM, and government grants.
  • Conduct cash flow forecasts and prepare and track the operating budget.
  • Administer payrolls, ensuring compliance with government and union requirements.
  • Manage government reporting, insurance, employee benefits, and banking documents.
  • Engage in Finance and Audit Committee activities.
  • Review and manage contracts with key partners.
  • Oversee audit preparation and liaise with auditors.

Office Administration

  • Manage board communications
  • Manage day-to-day office operations, including filing systems and computer hardware/software.
  • Supervise the Audiences Services and Administrative Manager in overseeing petty cash, and office key control, office security, telephone systems and office space maintenance

Human Resources

  • Handle staff and artist payrolls as per union agreements.
  • Prepare employment contracts and assist in recruitment and hiring processes.
  • Manage staff benefits, vacations, and absences.

Other Duties

  • Attend performances and events, representing Opera Atelier.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

To apply, email your details to opera.atelier@operaatelier.com

Please send resume and cover letter to the Executive Director, Larry Smith at [email protected]


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