Website UBCP/ACTRA
The UBCP/ACTRA honours the unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) territories, here its office is located. The Union of British Columbia Performers UBCP/ACTRA) is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language film, television and recorded media in Canada. UBCP/ACTRA represents, protects and advances the interests of professional performers in British Columbia and the Yukon and promotes a thriving, inclusive, and diverse film and recorded media industry in Canada. Its membership of more than 8,500 members across BC and the Yukon are integral to the approximately 30,000 performers who have come together to build ACTRA, Canada’s strongest Union of cultural workers.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Administrative Director, the Manager of Finance supports the President, Treasurer, and Executive Board in successfully advancing UBCP/ACTRA’s strategic objectives and fulfilling the organization’s financial accountabilities. This position includes direct oversight of union staff within the department. UBCP/ACTRA is a dynamic and fast paced, member-driven union supported by a dedicated team of approximately 35 staff. The Manager of Finance will be a strategic and relationship-oriented finance leader with a strong foundation in financial management and a passion for supporting a mission-driven organization. They will lead the Bargaining Unit Staff in the Finance Department to oversee treasury, accounting, audits, taxation, and all other financial activities of the Union.
This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a finance professional committed to overseeing and enhancing all financial operations in support of UBCP/ACTRA and its members. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting designation (CPA) and possess post-secondary education in accounting and/or finance, offering a strong technical foundation to lead UBCP/ACTRA’s financial operations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial management, with demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. In addition, the successful candidate will have over three (3) of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
The salary for this position is $125,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. This position is full time and based onsite.
Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity with UBCP/ACTRA, please contact Trish Mandewo at 604-726-0856 or Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032, or forward your résumé and a letter of introduction to info@synergyonboards.ca or info@hwest.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We will respond to all who express interest.