21 Aug
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Mindlance
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Mississauga
21 Aug
Mindlance
Mississauga
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.
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”! 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. We specialize in engineering, fabricating, and installing cutting-edge projects for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists.
Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance, vacation and sick time. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, including robust manufacturing accounting experience.
Experience with SAGE, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems preferred. At least 3 years of plant controller experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. For more information or if you need disability accommodation, contact human resources at (416) 231-8855. 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. #
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🏢 Mindlance
📍 Mississauga