Financial Controller – Fringe Theatre

Position type: Permanent, full time Compensation: $68,000 – 72,000 + commensurate benefits Anticipated start date: as soon as possible Reports to: Executive Director and Artistic Director

The Financial Controller is responsible for executing and tracking financial controls, policies, and procedures, as well as overseeing the daily financial operations, book‑keeping, and administration for Fringe Theatre’s year‑round operations. The Financial Controller leads the process in building annual budgets with the support of various department leads; strategizes growth opportunities in collaboration with the leadership team; and manages the financial health of the organization.

This position works cross‑functionally with all departments, as well as vendors, granters, sponsors, donors, Board and Committee members, and other relationships important to the health and vitality of Fringe Theatre’s operations.

You are a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process driven dynamo who brings experience and passion to this vital role. You are a strategic thinker who understands the financial administration and statutory requirements of a busy charitable arts organization. You are deadline driven and value timely, collaborative conversations that lead to proactive decision making. You have sharp bookkeeping skills and are committed to maintaining efficient processes.

Though numbers are your passion, you love people just as much. You communicate clearly and confidently and deeply value collaboration with your colleagues. You enjoy being part of a big, creative team and want to support the arts community with an open and positive energy. A passion for Fringe, live theatre, and the local arts scene helps, too!

• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, controls, and secure records management.
• Oversee and steward financial contracts, agreements, and grants.
• Create resources and supports for teams to deepen their financial literacy skills professionally as well as personally.
• Develop strategies and opportunities for the sustainable financial growth of the organization in three-, five- and ten-year planning cycles.
• Provide financial guidance and support to leadership.
• Lead the various departments in the planning, implementation, and execution of financial policies, procedures, and controls.

• Develop tools and provide financial guidance and supports to all departments in establishing, monitoring, and reporting on departmental budgets.
• Develop tools, monitor, and analyze Fringe Theatre’s annual budgets, including operational and capital budgets.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, ensure effective budget utilization, and guarantee compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify and address financial discrepancies.
• Oversee annual audits, organizational reporting, and financial forecasts.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using industry-standard accounting software.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and statutory charitable requirements.

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, with special attention paid to key funder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all charitable reporting requirements to government agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee remittances and benefits management.
• Support Director of HR with personnel files, records of employment, and other human resource documentation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Minimum five years accounting experience combined with post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Business Administration or Information Technology. Professional accounting or bookkeeping designation an asset.
• Exceptional bookkeeping skills including knowledge and experience working with Quick Books…