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