Turn financial data into decisions and strategy into action! Join our team as Chief Financial Officer and make an impact that counts. This full-time, permanent position will start in March 2026, and will primarily work at our head office on Baker Street in beautiful Nelson, BC.

Festival Site Work: The successful candidates will also be required to work on-site at the festival location near Salmo, BC for about 1 month each July. Applications will be accepted until the end of January 2026 , with candidate review & 1st interviews taking place in February.

The Chief Financial

Officer defines and safeguards the financial future of Shambhala Music Festival and its 14 related corporations. The CFO must bring advanced financial management expertise, strong risk governance, and sound decision-making during time-sensitive operational periods. The position leads long‑range financial planning, multi‑corporation governance, compliance, and cash‑flow management while ensuring financial systems and practices support Shambhala’s mission, culture, and operational needs.

The CFO also supports revenue growth and maintains sustainable financial health across all entities.

Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the company’s financial planning and long‑term strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial stability while providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and executive leadership team. Oversee consolidated financial statements, inter‑company transactions, and tax strategy. Maintain real‑time financial oversight during festival build, live operations, and teardown while using predictive analysis to identify trends and mitigate risks.

Risk Mitigation: Identify and address festival‑specific risks, including vendor and talent settlement risk, rapid procurement needs, and operational contingencies. Conduct annual risk assessments focused on liquidity, liabilities, compliance, and operational safety,



with targeted reviews of settlement processes across departments. Evaluate liabilities and investments to strengthen financial safeguards and ensure ongoing stability.

Budget Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve budget discrepancies and project‑specific financial challenges. Lead budget creation and management for all departments, including talent, production, staging, security, medical, and festival operations. Develop annual budgets, pro‑forma models, scenario analyses, and long‑range projections.

Produce accurate year‑end financial statements, monthly reporting packages, and budget‑to‑actual analyses. Generate and present monthly financial reports for each operating entity and track and report on financial key performance indicators. Supervise and mentor all financial team members and provide on‑site financial leadership during festival build, live operations, and teardown.

Performance Analysis: Analyze current and projected financial statements to ensure operational activities and decisions align with the company’s goals and objectives.

Cash Flow Management: Guarantee appropriate cash flow for day‑to‑day operations, maintaining liquidity to support growth, sustainability, and large seasonal cycles.

Investment Strategies: Formulate and execute investment strategies that account for cash and liquidity risks, balancing risk, liquidity, and long‑term organizational growth to ensure optimal use of financial resources. Oversee financial planning for capital projects, including utilities, infrastructure upgrades, communications systems,



and long‑term site development to support sustainable expansion. Maintain solid governance frameworks across all corporations and ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal policies to safeguard the company’s ethical and legal standing.

Continuous Improvement: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; MBA preferred. Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles (Controller, Director of Finance, VP Finance, CFO). Demonstrated track record of managing large budgets, multi‑entity financial operations, and strategic financial planning.

Exceptional analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting skills. Robust problem‑solving skills and data‑driven decision‑making. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The “20cm Rule” : If Whitewater gets at least 20cm of snow overnight, Shambhala HQ staff have the option to take the morning off to enjoy the powder before heading to work.

Comprehensive Health Insurance : Coverage includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.

Competitive Salary : We offer a competitive salary that aligns with industry standards.

Training and Development : We support your growth by offering compensation for qualifying training programs.

Casual Dress Code : Embrace your individuality with our flexible dress policy. Shambhala HQ staff get an insider’s look at the festival, from planning to execution.

Shambhala Music

Festival is committed to employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please watch the video below for an inside look at the culture you’ll be joining at Shambhala Music Festival! #

📌 Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Nelson)
🏢 Shambhala Music Festival
📍 Nelson