Finance Manager at TO LIVE – Toronto, Ontario

Employment Opportunity

Finance Manager
TO Live
Toronto, Canada

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

TO Live is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Finance team. This position is responsible for the general ledger: preparation of journal entries for monthly general ledger close; the preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting journal entries, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. This position will oversee accounts payable and cash management processes.

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead month-end and year-end close, journals, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial and management reports, including Budget vs. Actual analysis.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management daily functions ensuring accuracy, controls, and adherence to policy. Including staff supervision.
• Oversight includes AP, treasury, reconciliations, and daily accounting routines.
• Assist with completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory filings.
• Collaborating with the Director of Finance and Controller to assist with the annual audit process.
• Monitor cash flow activities and requirements for the day-to-day business operations.
• Function as key bank liaison: Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations, and enhancements to online services.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.

General

• Function as backup to the Controller.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Finance & Administration and/or Director of Finance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Five to eight years of specific industry experience in cash management, show settlements, financial analysis, and financial statement preparation.
• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program an asset.
• Strong financial system and reporting proficiency, including in-depth spreadsheet modeling.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent analytical, strong detail orientation and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexibility in hours and schedules and include work on nights, statutory holidays and weekends as required.
• Lack of natural light in workplace.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required.

THE ORGANIZATION:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at: Current Openings | Recruitment

No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres to, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Our recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence tools. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible