Director of Finance
Dartmouth, NS
Reference # HL-STG-8013
Founded 60 years ago, Seaboard Transport Group (Seaboard) is a privately held organization comprised of numerous transport brands across Canada and the United States, including Moncton-based Armour Transportation Logistics, and is a recognized leader in the Bulk Truckload Industry. Seaboard has a proven history of exceptional performance in the areas of safety, product handling and logistics and has grown by providing excellent service to clients in both the petroleum and chemical industries. In more recent years, Seaboard has added rail-truck and truck-to-rail transload services and options for bulk storage of dry and liquid products, growing their team to over 3500.
On behalf of the Seaboard Transport Group, we are excited to lead the search for a Director of Finance to lead their team in Dartmouth.
The Director of Finance is responsible for timely, accurate and meaningful financial reporting to stakeholders by developing and maintaining robust accounting processes and a strong system of internal controls.
Responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will possess:
If you are an experienced CPA with strong people and change management skills, this is a great and rewarding opportunity. Let’s Connect!
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
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Dartmouth, NS
Reference # HL-STG-8013
Founded 60 years ago, Seaboard Transport Group (Seaboard) is a privately held organization comprised of numerous transport brands across Canada and the United States, including Moncton-based Armour Transportation Logistics, and is a recognized leader in the Bulk Truckload Industry. Seaboard has a proven history of exceptional performance in the areas of safety, product handling and logistics and has grown by providing excellent service to clients in both the petroleum and chemical industries. In more recent years, Seaboard has added rail-truck and truck-to-rail transload services and options for bulk storage of dry and liquid products, growing their team to over 3500.
On behalf of the Seaboard Transport Group, we are excited to lead the search for a Director of Finance to lead their team in Dartmouth.
The Director of Finance is responsible for timely, accurate and meaningful financial reporting to stakeholders by developing and maintaining robust accounting processes and a strong system of internal controls.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic leadership, guidance and mentorship to the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, fostering an engaged and motivated team.
- Champion the use of technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in routine accounting, identifying and implementing automation opportunities to streamline financial workflows and improve overall effectiveness, enabling the team to focus on value added activities.
- Serve as a trusted business advisor to Operations by providing sound financial insights and strategic guidance.
- Define clear roles and responsibilities, set measurable goals, and provide timely and constructive feedback to support professional development.
- Develop individual training plans to ensure the team remains current with technical knowledge and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with business leaders to drive continuous improvement in cost efficiency for back-office functions and corporate overhead.
- Maintain and regularly update process documentation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and financial reporting effectiveness.
- Continuously evaluate internal controls and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance, ensuring a robust and continuously evolving system of financial governance.
- Develop and manage checklists for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Establish, maintain, and enforce corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Other related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- CPA designation.
- 10+ years of progressive management experience in finance or accounting.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Extensive experience in preparing financial statements and notes in a multi-entity/consolidated reporting environment.
- Proven ability to redesign financial processes for efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls.
- Demonstrated success in leveraging cross-functional resources to achieve organizational goals.
- High sense of urgency with the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
If you are an experienced CPA with strong people and change management skills, this is a great and rewarding opportunity. Let’s Connect!
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
