Finance Manager

Stagevision; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paramedical and dental

3 weeks vacation

Bonus potential

Job summary

Stagevision, established in 1984, is Canada's largest Canadian-owned audiovisual and event production company based in Mississauga. The Finance Manager will lead accounting operations, ensure internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and analysis.

The role focuses on cross-border Canada–US accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement in a lean environment, reporting to the executive team. English required, in-person, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree; professional designation preferred.
• Active accounting designation (CPA/ACCA) or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of GAAP reporting standards and US GAAP awareness.
• Minimum five years as a Controller or Finance Manager overseeing accounting.
• At least three years of public accounting experience.
• Private equity exposure and ASPE knowledge.
• Experience reporting to CFO/CEO and leading year-end audits.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions accounting and due diligence.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Sage 300 EP systems.
• ERP implementation experience.
• Experience with project costing.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; live test during interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements per ASPE/US GAAP.
• Maintain general ledger, COA, and accounting policies.
• Coordinate financial and managerial reporting including board reports.
• Oversee Canadian and U.S. tax calculations, filings, and payments.
• Manage intercompany transactions and FX considerations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital; optimize processes.
• Oversee payroll and system ownership for accounting/ERP/HRIS.

Skills

GAAP reporting

Controller experience

Public accounting

M&A accounting

Intercompany FX

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit leadership

Excel modeling

Canada–US accounting

Cross-border accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree

CPA/ACCA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage 300

ERP implementation

Job description

Stagevision, established in 1984, is Canada's largest Canadian-owned audiovisual and event production company. Known for blending technical expertise with creativity, Stagevision handles every aspect of event production, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences. With over 40 years of experience, the company delivers tailored solutions using innovative technology, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and flawless execution. Stagevision's team of professionals specializes in audiovisual solutions, lighting design, stage management, and virtual integration to create impactful in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.

Role Description

The Finance Manager is a hands-on financial leader responsible for planning and overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a cross-border services company. This role requires a working controller who is comfortable evaluating the financial operations of the business, preparing journal entries, reviewing reconciliations, and closing the books, while also partnering with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean environment, brings strong Canada–U.S. accounting expertise, and can balance accuracy, speed, and continuous process improvement.

Company Operating Name: STAGEVISION

Business Address: 5915 Coopers Ave. Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9

Title of the position: Finance Manager

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Location: Same as business address. This is a full-time in-person position (5-days per week).

Job Duties:

Accounting and Financial Close

• Organize and manage the month-end and year-end close processes including consolidation across multiple entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with ASPE / U.S. GAAP (as applicable)
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
• Prepare, coordinate and manage all financial, managerial and operational reporting activities including: Monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, managerial reports, and Board reports

Cross-Border & Compliance

• Execute all Canadian and U.S. tax and worker’s compensation calculations, filings, and payments, including HST, GST, QST, PST, and U.S. sales tax (where applicable); payroll taxes; and WSIB, WorkSafe BC, WorkSafe NB, and CNESST
• Oversee intercompany transactions and FX considerations
• Manage risk elements including safeguarding assets, insurance, and external audits

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Lead and coordinate the annual budget process and monthly reforecasts
• Prepare variance analysis

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor and forecast cash flow
• Manage working capital including A/R and A/P processes, collections, and payment runs
• Monitor all banking activities and develop a strong relationship with the organization’s bank

Systems, Controls, and Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve internal controls
• Optimize accounting processes in a low-headcount, capital-constrained environment
• Execute all payroll functions
• Act as system owner for accounting/ERP, HRIS, and related tools
• Implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting timeliness, accuracy, efficiency and scalability
• Manage and lead a small accounting team
• Train and mentor the Accounting, A/R, and A/P teams and set employee developmental goals that align with corporate-level goals

Skills Requirements (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree
• An active accounting designation from an internationally recognized body (e.g., CPA, ACCA)
• Working knowledge of and experience reporting in GAAP
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Controller or Finance Manager overseeing the Accounting function
• At least three (3) years of public accounting experience
• Private equity experience and strong working knowledge of ASPE standards
• Previous experience reporting directly to executive team (CFO/CEO)
• Previous experience leading the year-end audit
• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions, including overseeing the accounting due diligence and integration
• Previous experience working with Sage Intacct and Sage 300
• Previous experience leading ERP implementation
• Previous experience with project costing
• Strong proficiency in Excel including building and maintaining an integrated financial model, to be assessed through a live test as part of the interview process

Terms of Employment

Full-Time (40 hours/week), Permanent

Criminal record check and credit check required.

Language of Work: English. The Finance Manager must be able to read, write and speak English.

Benefits Package Offered

Paramedical and dental, and 3 weeks of vacation, bonus potential