Accounting Principal

The Accounting Principal serves as a key member of the Finance team, supporting Finance Leadership in the management of accounting operations, workflow prioritization, and strategic projects. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounting processes, effectively leveraging team resources to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

The Accounting Principal I leads the preparation, coordination, and data collection required for regulatory and compliance-related filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. This position also manages special projects and process improvement initiatives that support organizational and departmental objectives.

In partnership with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director, the Accounting Principal I plays a critical role in executing the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and delivered within established timelines. Additionally, this role provides guidance, mentorship, and training to Staff Accountants, fostering professional development, strengthening technical accounting expertise, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Why Is This Role Important?

The Accounting Principal I plays a critical role in helping the Finance team effectively manage increasing organizational complexity and growing operational demands. This position provides the capacity and expertise needed to support key accounting functions, maintain compliance, and strengthen financial reporting processes.

By bringing external experience and best practices, this individual will identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen internal controls. The role is instrumental in supporting the organization's ability to scale responsibly while contributing to long-term financial health, strategic decision-making, and overall organizational success.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a strong foundation in public accounting, including meaningful audit experience. Exposure to the healthcare industry is preferred, with an understanding of the unique financial reporting, regulatory, and compliance considerations within the sector.

The successful candidate will bring:

• CPA certification required.
• Public accounting background with audit experience.
• Healthcare industry exposure preferred.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility in a dynamic and evolving organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• The ability to adapt to change and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships across Finance and other business functions.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to mentor, share knowledge, and support the development of colleagues.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Work-Life Balance & Team Culture

We believe a supportive environment is essential for both professional success and personal well-being. Highlights include:

• Hybrid work structure with a friendly, collaborative, and supportive Accounting team.
• Currently onsite at the CIRA Centre one day per week (Wednesdays), with remote work on other days.
• Occasional additional in-office days may be requested for key meetings, training sessions, or team events.
• Potential future transition to two days in-office and three days remote, although no changes are currently planned.
• A culture focused on teamwork, flexibility, professional development, and work-life balance