director of accounting
About the role
Location: Halifax, NS (On-site)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
TFG is currently recruiting on behalf of a client in the distribution and industrial services industry for an Interim Director of Accounting based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is a full-time onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who can step into a fast-paced environment and provide immediate operational and strategic support during a critical transition period. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, leading accounting operations, and ensuring continuity across financial reporting and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the day-to-day accounting operations within a multi-person finance team
- Oversee financial statement preparation, analysis, and internal financial reporting processes
- Support tax reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Manage and oversee accounts payable activities and related accounting functions
- Coordinate employee commission calculations and work closely with payroll teams on payouts
- Support and provide oversight on expense management processes and systems
- Assist with ongoing systems implementation initiatives, including commission management platforms
- Partner cross-functionally with finance leadership and operational teams to ensure business continuity
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiencies, and reduction of operational risk within the accounting function
- Provide leadership and guidance in an environment where processes may be partially undocumented or evolving
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role
- Strong background in financial reporting, accounting operations, and team leadership
- Ability to quickly adapt and provide stability within a high-urgency environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and building trust quickly with internal teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a process improvement mindset
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems required
- Experience with Salesforce, Concur, and CaptivateIQ is considered a strong asset
- Prior experience supporting commission structures and payroll coordination is highly desirable
Pay: $75.00-$90.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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About The Finance Group
The dedicated team at The Finance Group is here to work alongside you as an extension of your business and support your growth through customized, turnkey, financial services.
Our flexible fractional and outsourced options are adjustable to meet your needs, budget, and schedule allowing us to meet your company where it’s at and continue to assist you as you scale.
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director of accounting
About the role
Location: Halifax, NS (On-site)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
TFG is currently recruiting on behalf of a client in the distribution and industrial services industry for an Interim Director of Accounting based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is a full-time onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who can step into a fast-paced environment and provide immediate operational and strategic support during a critical transition period. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, leading accounting operations, and ensuring continuity across financial reporting and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the day-to-day accounting operations within a multi-person finance team
- Oversee financial statement preparation, analysis, and internal financial reporting processes
- Support tax reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Manage and oversee accounts payable activities and related accounting functions
- Coordinate employee commission calculations and work closely with payroll teams on payouts
- Support and provide oversight on expense management processes and systems
- Assist with ongoing systems implementation initiatives, including commission management platforms
- Partner cross-functionally with finance leadership and operational teams to ensure business continuity
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiencies, and reduction of operational risk within the accounting function
- Provide leadership and guidance in an environment where processes may be partially undocumented or evolving
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role
- Strong background in financial reporting, accounting operations, and team leadership
- Ability to quickly adapt and provide stability within a high-urgency environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and building trust quickly with internal teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a process improvement mindset
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems required
- Experience with Salesforce, Concur, and CaptivateIQ is considered a strong asset
- Prior experience supporting commission structures and payroll coordination is highly desirable
Pay: $75.00-$90.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Not the right fit? Search for accounting jobs in Halifax, NS
About The Finance Group
The dedicated team at The Finance Group is here to work alongside you as an extension of your business and support your growth through customized, turnkey, financial services.
Our flexible fractional and outsourced options are adjustable to meet your needs, budget, and schedule allowing us to meet your company where it’s at and continue to assist you as you scale.