Finance Manager

Eventscape; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vacation & sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

Eventscape, in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a Finance Manager to lead all finance and accounting operations for a multi-site business with US and Canada operations. You will own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, product costing, AR/AP, payroll, and tax compliance, partnering with leadership to drive decisions.

This hands-on executive will develop talent, foster cross‑functional collaboration, strengthen internal controls, and build scalable finance processes that support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in finance or accounting with manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and plant controller experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering strong financial discipline, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insight to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Advise leadership on the financial impact of business initiatives, investments, and operational changes.
• Manage the full month‑end close cycle, including financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards.
• Oversee tax-related activities including GST/HST and sales tax considerations.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting for revenue, manufacturing costs, and SG&A.
• Build and maintain financial models and analytics to support decision‑making.
• Drive improvements in costing methodologies, inventory management, and financial processes.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAGE

SAP

BW

OneStream

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who will be a senior financial leader for the Eventscape business, responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting operations for a multi-site business with operations in the US and Canada. This role serves as a trusted partner to operational and divisional leadership, holding broad ownership across financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, product costing, and direct oversight of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Sales and Use Tax. This is a hands‑on leadership role that demands both strategic thinking and operational execution - requiring a collaborative leader who develops talent, influences cross functional decision making, and drives continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

WHO ARE WE?

At Eventscape, customization is our focus, architecture is our playground, and fabrication is our expertise. As global leaders in the custom architectural fabrication space, we thrive on challenging design and strive for innovation towards one shared goal: to “build the extraordinary”!

By refining design concepts; by providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details, and fabrication methods; and by embracing R+D as a critical part of each project. Eventscape houses dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, and installers. All this, combined with state‑of‑the‑art machinery, means we truly are an architectural toy factory—We build things others can’t.

What does it mean to work at Eventscape? (a wholly owned subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc)

At Eventscape, we build the extraordinary. We specialize in engineering, fabricating, and installing cutting‑edge projects for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists. It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Eventscape’s future.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential.

Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance, vacation and sick time.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Serve as a key advisor to executive and operational leadership.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Influence major investment, pricing, and operational decisions.
• Gain broad exposure across manufacturing, operations, and commercial teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering strong financial discipline, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insight to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Advise leadership on the financial impact of business initiatives, investments, and operational changes.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Manage the full month‑end close cycle, including financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls across all finance and accounting processes, including AR, AP, Payroll, Inventory, balance sheet integrity, and tax‑related activities.

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes for revenue, manufacturing costs, and SG&A expenses.
• Monitor financial performance against plan and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models and analytics to support decision‑making and improve business performance.
• Drive business results through analysis of sales performance, including revenue trends, pricing, mix, volume, and margin, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Costing & Operational Finance

• Manage project costing, partnering with operations and project management to drive accurate and timely revenue and COGS recognition.
• Drive improvement in costing methodologies, inventory management, reporting, and operational finance processes to enhance accuracy and strengthen financial decision making.
• Support productivity initiatives, capital ROI evaluations, and cost‑reduction projects.

Transactional Finance & Tax Oversight

• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely collections, accurate disbursements, and effective cash flow management.
• Provide oversight for payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate internal controls.
• Oversee accurate calculation, filing, and remittance of Federal GST/HST, provincial sales tax, and Input Tax Credits, as well as US sales and use tax.
• Ensure transactional finance activities are aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes, addressing gaps, and implementing scalable solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead initiatives to improve finance systems and data, reporting infrastructure, and process automation, increasing the efficiency and reliability of financial operations.
• Improve close cycle performance and reporting quality through workflow redesign, standardization and improved process discipline.

What will make you successful

• Experience forecasting revenue, operating costs, labor, and SG&A expenses.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing accounting, standard costing, and cost structures.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Sales and Use Tax processes and controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Comfort with incorporating AI into workflows to drive efficiencies.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to connect sales and operational metrics to financial performance.
• Proven leadership capability in driving innovation, process improvements, and business results.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across plant and corporate teams.
• Detail‑oriented, client‑focused, and committed to delivering timely, accurate, and high‑quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, including strong manufacturing accounting experience.
• Minimum 7 years of ERP systems experience required.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience required.
• Experience with SAGE, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• At least 3 years of plant controller experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct reporting responsibility for the following positions: 6

Join us as we Build the Extraordinary.

Eventscape, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

For more information or if you need disability accommodation, contact human resources at [phone]. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in Eventscape, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Eventscape is committed to fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Eventscape will consider all qualified candidates and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for all stages of the selection process.