Director of Finance & Operations — MacKenzie Art GalleryCategory: Jobs & Opportunities Created: 02 March 2026 Hits: 48

POSITION: Director of Finance & Operations

The MacKenzie Art Gallery (the MacKenzie) is a centre for art and culture that holds a collection in trust for the community. It presents art and experiences that help people to understand each other, the world, and who we want to be.

The MacKenzie is Saskatchewan's oldest public art gallery and has one of the longest and most meaningful histories of championing Indigenous art of any public gallery in Canada.

The MacKenzie embraces its unique position within the Canadian and international art landscapes, celebrating the diverse perspectives of all artists within the Plains region and Canada. It focuses on Indigenous and contemporary art, contextualized through select historic and international work.

The MacKenzie is a place where art, culture, and community thrive, expanding the imagination and understanding of Saskatchewan and beyond. It serves a leadership role as the only provincial organization with the mandate and facilities to address an encyclopedic range of visual art and culture. Located on Treaty 4 territory in Regina's beautiful Wascana Park—one of Canada's largest urban parks—its permanent collection spans 5,000 years of art with nearly 5,000 works.

THE ROLE

The Director of Finance & Operations is an integral part of the Senior Management Team. They will lead the Finance, Human Resources, and General operations, while managing the relationship with the MacKenzie's external IT provider. They are responsible for all revenue-generating activities,



and multi-year budgetary planning and review of all departments.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to proactively develop plans to improve efficiency and reliability of operations, increase revenue, and reduce costs in accordance with the goals in the Strategic Plan. They should be a strong leader of people with excellent interpersonal relationship and communications skills. They are an organized, explicit thinker with a capacity for decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under guidance from the CEO, develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets based on the Gallery's strategic plan and provide support and guidance to the entire management team.

Oversee the planning and execution of all financial and operational activities and budgets whether through third-party providers or in-house staff.

Oversee current and future capital planning and projects including coordination with consultants and internal staff to manage construction projects, equipment purchases, furniture, service contracts, etc. Monitor all pertaining budgets and other control systems for capital projects.

Work with management team and any third parties to ensure proper accounting procedures are in place and adhered to.

Oversee and ensure financial compliance with all granting agencies.





Responsible for collection, remittance and reporting of statutory obligations and coordination with auditors.

Alongside CEO, is the primary contact for legal representatives, ensuring gallery meets all obligations including tax and legislation compliance in operations and contract/policy development.

Research, analyze and report trends and benchmarks with other organizations regarding financial and operational practices.

Operational Oversight

Responsible for the operational activities of the MacKenzie including financial management, strategic analyses, business planning, self-generated revenues, funding agreements and budgeting, facility management and the maintenance and protection of the MacKenzie's assets.

Assist the CEO and Head of People and Culture in the negotiation of collective agreements.

Develop and implement policies and programs for administrative, financial, facility operations and building security.

Provide mentorship and oversights for the business planning for the Gallery Shop and all revenue generating activities at the Gallery.

Responsible for information technology systems and information management systems, including overseeing relevant third-party IT service providers.

Oversee the planning and execution of all information technology and information management activities.

Liaise with SaskBuilds and Procurement in oversight, negotiations, and administration of the MacKenzie's lease including day-to-day operations with regards to cleaning, general maintenance, and security.

As assigned, act on behalf of the Executive

📌 Director Of Finance (Regina)
🏢 Mackenzie Art Gallery
📍 Regina