Finance Manager, Eventscape
Job Summary
Primary location:TorontoOntario
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $113000 to $155000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Eventscape (a wholly owned subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries Inc)
At Eventscape webuild 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 Eventscapes future.
By joining us youll 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.
The Finance Manager is the 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.
Whats 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 Youll 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
- Bachelors 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
Travel: Minimal; Less than 10%
Why should you join Eventscape
With locations in Toronto and New York Eventscapespecializes in high-design architectural features including ceilings featurewallsand facades.
Eventscape was founded in 1999 and has built a reputation as a trusted partner to architects and designers by bringing bold creative visions to life through advanced parametric modeling and state-of-the-art fabrication. Its teams deliver turnkey solutions using a wide range of material including metal wood resin glass and integrated lighting across applications such as statement ceilings walls facades and public art installations.
Join us as weBuild the Extraordinary.
About the location (Toronto ON & Long Island City NY)
Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario Toronto is Canadas largest city and a global center for business culture and creativity. Known for its iconic skyline vibrant neighborhoods and waterfront setting the city offers a dynamic urban environment balanced by expansive parks and green spaces. As one of the most multicultural cities in the world Toronto is shaped by diverse perspectives ideas and experiences.
Toronto is a hub for innovation arts and industry with thriving sectors that include events media technology finance and design. Home to worldclass venues cultural institutions and creative talent the city plays a leading role in shaping Canadas cultural and economic landscape. Its rich history combined with constant reinvention makes Toronto an exciting place to build a career.
Long Island City (LIC) is a vibrant neighborhood in the borough of Queens New York City located just across the East River from Midtown Manhattan. Known for its strong business presence and excellent transportation access LIC offers easy connectivity via multiple subway lines major bridges tunnels and nearby airports making it an attractive hub for companies and professionals working across the NYC metro area.
In addition to its business advantages Long Island City offers a high quality of life with a growing mix of modern residential developments waterfront parks cultural institutions and dining options. The neighborhood blends urban energy with scenic views and community amenities providing an appealing environment for those seeking both career opportunity and a dynamic city lifestyle
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.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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About Company
Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall system solutions, transforming how people design, build and experience spaces.