Chief Financial Officer

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. This role requires a seasoned financial leader experienced in high-volume multi-entity environments, ideally including large-scale events or similarly complex seasonal operations. 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. A CPA designation is required.

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Ready to join the team?

Submit your resume and cover letter below.

Salary Range : $120,000 – $150,000 per year

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!

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