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 setting, 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

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📌 Finance Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Stagevision
📍 Ontario