Senior Director, Finance & Business Improvement

Senior Director, Finance & Business Improvement

Permanent

Full-time

Finance & Administration

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

Senior Director, Finance & Business Improvement A senior leadership role responsible for strengthening organizational financial integrity, governance, and operational efficiency. This role provides deep technical accounting leadership while driving continuous improvement across financial systems, policies, processes, procurement, and enterprise risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Leadership & Audit Management

Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior leadership and the Board.

Serve as the primary lead for the Annual Audit and Government Funding Audits, including the preparation and review of account reconciliations, analyses, and financial statements with notes.

Act as the technical accounting authority and policy owner, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Manage and project future cash flows to support organizational needs, including TIFF Lightbox and Festival operations.

Ensure compliance with all treasury and tax requirements.

Business Improvement & Operational Excellence

Direct process mapping, redesign, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.

Serve as the financial lead on current and new system implementations (e.g., Netsuite, Ticketmaster), ensuring proper testing, internal control compliance, and accurate reporting.

Develop dashboards and performance metrics to monitor departmental and system performance.

Vendor Management & Procurement

Lead vendor governance and procurement strategy to drive cost optimization and purchasing efficiencies.

Standardize contracting and vendor performance management processes.

Oversee the organizational procurement process and ensure alignment with financial operating policies.

Insurance & Risk Management

Lead insurance strategy, including renewals and claims management.

Maintain the enterprise risk register and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to strengthen business resilience.

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team through goal setting, professional development, coaching, and consistent feedback.

Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders to provide financial updates and strategic guidance.

Develop and manage the operating budget for the Finance department.

JOB GRADE & SALARY

Job Grade 6

Job Grade Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Annually

Our salary ranges reflect the range of skills and experience required for the role. Typically, candidates new to the role are positioned up to the midpoint of the range, with progression through the range based on performance and development over time. The top of the salary band is for employees who consistently demonstrate high performance in their role.

TARGET CONTRACT DATES

May 11th, 2026

WORK LOCATION

Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

Weekly in-office requirements:

Minimum 2 days (November to April)

Minimum 3 days (May to October)

Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

CPA (CA, CGA, or CMA) designation or experience equivalency as determined by the CFO.

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including external audit leadership.

Experience in technical accounting policy development and business transformation.

Process improvement or project management certification preferred.

Technical skills

Strong understanding of GAAP and proven proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis.

High level of integrity.

Detail oriented with strong financial and business analytical skills.

Ability to adapt to a fast paced, ever changing environment.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and ability to communicate financial information to non financial managers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and Google Suite.

Working knowledge of Netsuite & Ticketmaster would be considered an asset.

Personal knowledge and skills

Highly effective team leader, adept at negotiating organizational dynamics, coaching and counseling, with exemplary interpersonal skills

Effective listener

Exceptional supervisory skills

Problem-solving and decision-making techniques

High level of positive energy and enthusiasm

Highly developed communication skills (written, oral, negotiation, coaching, strategic communication planning)

High degree of creativity, innovation, lateral thinking

Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced often pressurized environment

Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings

Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Ability to perform under pressure and manage stress

Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends

This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

VACANCY

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.

Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of April 10th, 2026.

CLOSING We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited visa status, your visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.

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