Principal of Accounting
Outhire • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jul 18, 2026
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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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