Finding the right finance leader for a stadium is about more than producing accurate financial statements. It's about finding someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven business where concert nights can run late, operational decisions happen in real time, and leadership teams rely on financial insight to drive strategy. This role is ideal for a senior finance leader who loves getting into the details, building strong teams, and turning complex financial information into a clear business story.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance of BC Place is an experienced business and people leader responsible for providing financial oversight, direction, and leadership across the organization. Working closely with the Finance team, senior leadership, and operational stakeholders, this role ensures best-in-class financial reporting, analysis, controls, and compliance while helping drive strategic business decisions.

This is a highly visible leadership role within a dynamic venue and events setting. No two days are the same at BC Place. One day you may be leading the annual budgeting process, negotiating financial terms within a major contract, or presenting forecast updates to executives. The next, you may be overseeing event settlements following a sold-out concert that wrapped long after most offices have turned off the lights.

The successful candidate is a strong accounting professional first and foremost. They bring deep technical expertise, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate financial results into meaningful business insights. They are equally comfortable reviewing complex reconciliations, coaching a finance team, supporting negotiations,



and presenting strategic recommendations to executives.

What You Will Do

- Lead all day-to-day financial operations for the BC Place, including oversight and integration of shared services accounting functions.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records across all departments.
- Oversee general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial statements and management reporting.
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Provide detailed financial analysis, operational reporting, and business insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze operating trends, financial performance, and key business drivers to identify efficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee event settlement preparation, review, analysis, and presentation while ensuring accuracy and strong client relationships.
- Manage recurring billings, accounts receivable performance, credit management, and revenue reconciliation activities.
- Lead capital asset management activities, including additions, disposals, write-downs, and maintenance of the capital asset register.
- Ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and on time through effective procedures, support, and training.




- Manage the annual external audit process and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external stakeholders.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and maintain financial reporting in accordance with PSAB requirements.
- Provide financial guidance on contracts, leases, supplier agreements, sponsorship agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
- Support leadership with contract reviews, negotiations, and financial risk assessments.
- Advise senior leaders on financial impacts, emerging issues, and opportunities affecting business plans and budgets.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
- Partner with leaders across the organization to support operational success, strategic initiatives, and long-term business objectives.
- Be prepared to support an events-based operation where concert and event schedules may occasionally require evening work and late-night financial oversight.

What You Will Bring

- CPA designation is required.
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally including Controller-level responsibilities.
- Proven success leading and developing finance teams within complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
- Deep technical accounting expertise with robust knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accou

📌 Director, Finance (Vancouver)
🏢 BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
📍 Vancouver