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TITLE
Principal of Accounting

SALARY RANGE
Negotiable

CASH BONUS
Discretionary revenue sharing

LONG TERM INCENTIVE
Potential accelerated partnership track

THE PERKS

Standard Health Benefits
CPA Dues Support
CPA Program Support
Professional Development Support
Flexible Hours

LOCATION
Multiple Rural Locations in Alberta, Ontario & New Brunswick

THE OFFICE
In-Office

TEAM SIZE
Under 20-person team

THE ROLE
A strategic accounting leader who will manage client relationships, oversee workflow, and provide mentorship to staff while working directly with the firm's managing partners to drive growth in the regional office.

File Management & Technical Oversight (50%)
Team Leadership & Development (30%)
Client Relationship Management (20%)

THE TASKS

File Management & Technical Oversight

Manage approximately 1,800 annual tax returns and 300-500 corporate clients
Conduct high-level review of compilation financial statements and corporate tax returns
Ensure accuracy of tax planning and preparation for professional corporations and small businesses
Develop and implement quality control processes for technical accounting work
Provide advanced technical guidance on complex accounting and tax matters
Oversee tax strategies for diverse client base (50% farmers, 50% other industries)

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor senior accountants and managers, focusing on professional growth and skill development
Manage office administrative aspects, workflow, and resource allocation
Participate in recruiting and staff development initiatives
Conduct monthly performance reviews and create professional advancement strategies
Collaborate with firm leadership on office-wide standardization efforts

Client Relationship Management

Serve as primary point of contact for key client relationships
Develop personalized service approaches for diverse client portfolio
Identify and execute opportunities for service expansion and client growth

THE COMPANY
A rapidly growing accounting firm with a proven track record of professional development and internal promotion that maintains the personal connection of a small-town practice while providing opportunities typically found only at large national firms.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team where your contribution directly impacts the firm's growth and your career trajectory. For an ambitious accountant seeking autonomy, mentorship from experienced partners, and a clear path to partnership without the rigid hierarchy of larger firms, this position offers the perfect blend of challenging client work and leadership development in a supportive environment.

THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE
By Month 1

Comprehensively understand existing office processes and client base.
Build strong relationships with team members.
Review current workflow and identify initial improvement areas.
Familiarize with firm's technical standards and practices.
Develop initial understanding of office-specific challenges.

By Month 3

Establish strong mentorship connections with team.
Begin implementing process improvement strategies.
Develop deeper understanding of client needs and opportunities.
Start developing standardization approaches.
Initiate conversations about long-term office growth strategies.

By Month 6

Significant team development progress achieved.
Standardized workflows implemented across office functions.
Measurable improvements in file accuracy and client satisfaction evident.
Growth opportunities identified and executed.
Strategic relationships within the broader firm established.
Initial long-term office expansion strategy prepared.

By Month 12

Comprehensive strategic growth plan developed.
Mentored at least one team member towards advancement.
Contributed to firm-wide standardization efforts.
Managed 30–40 client relationships effectively.
Positioned office for significant expansion (potential 3x growth).

THE SKILL SET

CPA designation with minimum 7-10 years of public accounting experience
Leadership abilities with a talent for mentoring and developing others
Business mindset with an entrepreneurial approach to practice management
Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members

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