Finance Manager
About the job
- Experience forecasting revenue, operating costs, labor, and selling, general, and administrative 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 incorporating artificial intelligence into workflows to drive efficiencies.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to connect sales and operational metrics to financial performance.
- Leadership capability in driving innovation, process improvements, and business results.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across organizational levels.
- 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.
- At least 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, including strong manufacturing accounting experience.
- At least 7 years of ERP systems experience.
- Prior supervisory or people management experience.
- Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering financial discipline, accountability, and professional growth.
- Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insight for 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.
- Maintain internal controls across finance and accounting processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, balance sheet integrity, and tax-related activities.
- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting for revenue, manufacturing costs, and selling, general, and administrative expenses.
- Monitor financial performance against plan and provide analysis and recommendations to leadership.
- Build and maintain financial models and analytics to support decision-making and improve business performance.
- Analyze sales performance, including revenue trends, pricing, mix, volume, and margin, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Manage project costing, partnering with operations and project management to drive accurate and timely revenue and cost of goods sold recognition.
- Improve costing methodologies, inventory management, reporting, and operational finance processes to enhance accuracy and strengthen financial decision-making.
- Support productivity initiatives, capital return on investment evaluations, and cost-reduction projects.
- 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 goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax, provincial sales tax, input tax credits, and United States sales and use tax.
- Ensure transactional finance activities align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
- Evaluate existing processes, address gaps, and implement 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.
- Experience with SAGE, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems.
- At least 3 years of plant controller experience in a manufacturing environment.
- MBA.
About the company
Eventscape partners with architects, designers and artists worldwide to create custom architectural features. It refines concepts on materiality, finishes, details and fabrication methods to turn ideas into buildable designs. In-house teams—project managers, detailers, engineers, fabricators, staging, shipping and installers—provide a turnkey solution. Using digital fabrication tech and R&D, it delivers highly customized features and distinguishes itself by a collaborative, 'architectural toy factory' approach that builds what others can’t.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1993
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What believers are saying
- Armstrong’s February 2026 acquisition opens cross-selling into its Architectural Specialties customer base.
- Eventscape’s 2025 revenue of about $30 million gives Armstrong a high-margin growth engine.
- Management can leverage Armstrong’s balance sheet and salesforce to land larger North American projects.
What critics are saying
- Armstrong bought Eventscape for $64.1 million on February 19, 2026; integration risk is immediate.
- Custom-project demand is lumpy; a few missed marquee jobs can crush utilization and margins.
- If Armstrong commoditizes Eventscape’s boutique culture, architects defect and the franchise loses relevance.
What makes Eventscape unique
- Eventscape’s parametric, material-agnostic fabrication wins bespoke architectural work Armstrong cannot standardize.
- Toronto and New York facilities support end-to-end design, engineering, fabrication, and installation.
- JPMorgan Chase, David Geffen Hall, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse prove premium execution.
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Armstrong World Industries acquires Eventscape. Armstrong World Industries acquires Eventscape, Inc. to strengthen Architectural Specialties portfolio. Armstrong World Industries (NYSE: AWI), a leading Americas-based designer and manufacturer of innovative interior and exterior architectural solutions, has announced the acquisition of Eventscape, Inc., a globally recognized design and fabrication company known for delivering highly complex and visually striking architectural environments. The move represents a strategic expansion of Armstrong's Architectural Specialties capabilities, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive solutions provider for architects, designers, and commercial building owners. Armstrong is widely recognized for its ceilings, specialty wall systems, and exterior metal solutions that enhance the aesthetics and performance of commercial and institutional spaces. By integrating Eventscape's advanced design, engineering, and fabrication expertise, Armstrong is significantly broadening its ability to support custom, design-driven projects across a wide range of built environments. Expanding custom design and fabrication expertise. The acquisition reflects Armstrong's continued commitment to growing its custom architectural design leadership. Eventscape brings decades of experience delivering highly tailored, one-of-a-kind architectural features for both interior and exterior applications. With offices and facilities in New York City and Toronto, Canada, Eventscape has established itself as a trusted partner for architects and designers seeking to transform bold creative concepts into buildable realities. Mark Hershey, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming Eventscape into the Armstrong family. He emphasized that the acquisition enhances Armstrong's custom design and fabrication capabilities while expanding access to new project opportunities in commercial construction. According to Hershey, this transaction builds upon Armstrong's previous acquisitions of industry-leading specialty design firms, including Zahner, Arktura, Turf, and 3form. By adding Eventscape's capabilities to its portfolio, Armstrong is further strengthening its ability to collaborate closely with architects and designers from early-stage conceptualization through final execution. The combined expertise positions the company to address virtually any design ambition within the built environment, whether it involves intricate ceilings, sculptural feature walls, complex facades, or immersive architectural installations. A material-agnostic, innovation-driven approach. Founded in 1999, Eventscape has built its reputation on innovation and craftsmanship. Over more than three decades, the company has consistently delivered architecturally significant projects by employing a material-agnostic approach. This philosophy allows designers to select the most appropriate materials and technologies to realize their creative vision without being constrained by standardized systems. Eventscape's teams specialize in advanced parametric modeling and state-of-the-art digital fabrication techniques. By combining computational design tools with skilled craftsmanship, the company is able to execute highly customized projects with precision and efficiency. Its turnkey services span the entire project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed design, engineering, fabrication, and final installation. The company works with a diverse range of materials such as metal, wood, resin, glass, and integrated lighting systems. This versatility enables the creation of distinctive architectural elements across various applications, including ceilings, statement walls, facades, and public art installations. Through its collaborative process, Eventscape helps clients navigate complex geometries, performance requirements, and installation challenges while maintaining design integrity. Enhancing collaboration with architects and designers. The integration of Eventscape into Armstrong's Architectural Specialties segment is expected to significantly enhance collaboration opportunities within the architecture and design community. Armstrong's extensive product portfolio, combined with Eventscape's bespoke fabrication expertise, creates a powerful platform for delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to unique project needs. Gareth Brennan, founder and president of Eventscape, noted that the company has always been driven by a commitment to innovation and expanding what is possible in the built environment. He highlighted that this mindset aligns naturally with Armstrong's innovation-focused culture. Brennan expressed confidence that together, the two organizations will create a strong foundation for sustained growth and industry leadership. The combined organization aims to translate bold architectural intent into precise, buildable solutions. By aligning advanced engineering, digital design technologies, and high-quality manufacturing processes, Armstrong and Eventscape are positioned to serve clients seeking complex, design-driven environments in commercial, cultural, and institutional settings. Delivering iconic projects across North America. Eventscape's portfolio includes work on some of the most recognizable and architecturally significant spaces in North America. Its projects have contributed distinctive design elements to environments for leading brands and institutions. Among recent highlights are architectural features at the new global headquarters of JPMorgan Chase in New York, the revitalized David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, and the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. These projects showcase Eventscape's ability to execute highly customized architectural elements that enhance both interior and exterior environments. The firm's expertise in managing complex geometries, integrating lighting systems, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams has enabled it to deliver inspiring spaces that stand out architecturally while meeting rigorous functional requirements. Organizational strength and financial profile. Eventscape currently employs approximately 150 highly skilled professionals, including architects, industrial designers, interior designers, engineers, specialized fabricators, and master craftsmen. Its headquarters in Toronto houses a design studio and fabrication facility, while its New York location includes both a showroom and fabrication capabilities, supporting close engagement with clients across key North American markets. In 2025, Eventscape generated approximately $30 million in revenue, reflecting steady demand for high-design, custom architectural solutions. The company's operational model, which integrates design, engineering, and fabrication under one roof, aligns well with Armstrong's strategy of delivering end-to-end Architectural Specialty solutions. Armstrong financed the acquisition using a combination of available cash and funds from its revolving credit facility. District Capital Partners served as buy-side adviser to Armstrong for the transaction. Positioning for continued growth in Architectural Specialties. This acquisition represents another milestone in Armstrong's broader strategy to expand its presence in high-value, design-driven segments of the commercial construction market. By integrating Eventscape's advanced design and fabrication capabilities, Armstrong is strengthening its competitive advantage in delivering customized architectural systems that go beyond traditional product offerings. The combined portfolio now encompasses a comprehensive range of solutions - from standard ceiling and wall systems to complex, one-of-a-kind architectural features - supported by deep engineering expertise and collaborative project delivery. This enhanced capability positions Armstrong to capitalize on growing demand for unique, experiential spaces in sectors such as corporate offices, cultural institutions, sports venues, healthcare facilities, and higher education. As the built environment continues to evolve toward more expressive and technically sophisticated designs, Armstrong's expanded Architectural Specialties platform is well-positioned to help architects and designers push creative boundaries while ensuring constructability, quality, and performance. Through this strategic acquisition, Armstrong and Eventscape are set to shape the next generation of distinctive architectural environments across North America and beyond.
Armstrong World Industries has acquired Eventscape, a design and fabrication company specialising in complex architectural features for ceilings, walls and facades. The deal expands Armstrong's custom design capabilities following previous acquisitions of Zahner, Arktura, Turf and 3form. Founded in 1999, Eventscape employs 150 professionals across facilities in Toronto and New York, generating approximately $30 million in revenue in 2025. The company uses parametric modelling and advanced fabrication techniques across materials including metal, wood, resin and glass. Recent projects include JP Morgan Chase's New York headquarters and David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. Armstrong funded the acquisition through available cash and its revolving credit facility. The company reported $1.4 billion in revenue in 2024 and operates 24 manufacturing facilities.
February 19, 2026 Armstrong World Industries Expands Architectural Specialties Design and Fabrication Capabilities with Acquisition of Eventscape, Inc. Eventscape, Inc, based in New York City and Toronto, Canada, is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of high-design, complex architectural features for multiple applications including ceilings, feature walls and facades. LANCASTER, Pa. (Feb. 19, 2026) - Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions, announced today that it has acquired Eventscape, Inc., a globally recognized design and fabrication company known for delivering complex, design-driven architectural environments. Based in New York City and Toronto, Canada, Eventscape specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of high-design, complex architectural features for multiple applications including ceilings, feature walls and facades. "We are thrilled to welcome Eventscape to the Armstrong family and further increase our custom design and fabrication capabilities, expanding our access to more project opportunities in commercial buildings," said Mark Hershey, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Armstrong World Industries. "This acquisition represents a continuation of our portfolio expansion into custom design leadership, building on our prior acquisitions of Zahner, Arktura, Turf and 3form and boosting our ability to collaborate more closely with architects and designers from early concept through execution. By combining Eventscape's advanced design, engineering and fabrication capabilities with our rich portfolio of Architectural Specialty solutions, Armstrong is now uniquely positioned to help our customers achieve any design ambition within the built environment." Over three decades, Eventscape has become a trusted partner for architects and designers by offering a material-agnostic approach for both interior and exterior architectural features that bring into reality the most unique and creative visions through advanced parametric modelling and state of the art fabrication. The company's design and fabrication teams provide comprehensive turnkey solutions, overseeing projects from concept development through to final installation. Eventscape uses a broad range of materials and technologies - including metal, wood, resin, glass, and integrated lighting - to execute bespoke designs across diverse applications such as ceilings, statement walls, facades, and public art installations. The work of Eventscape has added inspiring architectural details that distinguish the interior and exterior spaces for some of the most iconic brands and institutions in North America. Recent examples include JP Morgan Chase's recently opened global headquarters in New York, the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center and the Cleveland Cavaliers Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse arena. "On behalf of our entire team, we are honored and excited to join Armstrong and its growing portfolio of best-in-class Architectural Specialties companies," said Eventscape president and founder Gareth Brennan. "Eventscape has been driven by a commitment to innovate, evolve and expand what is possible in the built environment, a mindset that aligns naturally with Armstrong's innovation focus. Together, we are creating a powerful platform for growth and industry leadership, translating bold architectural intent into precise, buildable reality. We look forward to building the extraordinary together for many years to come." Eventscape was founded in 1999 and now employs 150 highly skilled professionals including architects, industrial and interior designers, engineers, specialized fabricators and expert craftsmen. The business has headquarters along with a design studio and fabrication facility in Toronto and a showroom and fabrication facility in New York. In 2025, the company generated approximately $30 million in revenue. Armstrong funded the acquisition with a combination of available cash and its revolving credit facility, and District Capital Partners acted as its buyside adviser. New DYNAMAX LT structural ceilings from Armstrong ideal for colocation data centers. January 22, 2026 Armstrong World Industries Announces President and CEO Vic Grizzle to Transition to Executive Chair and Mark Hershey to Become President and CEO Effective April 1, 2026 January 16, 2026 Armstrong World Industries Expands Exterior Metal Portfolio with Acquisition of Parallel Architectural Products January 07, 2026