Accounting Advisor

About the Company Our client is an accounting professional services firm. They are looking for a Principal Advisor to join their team! Why Work Here Flexible work environments. The client provides flexible, remote work options to support you in your career, in addition to in-office teamwork and collaboration. Ongoing learning and career growth. The client supports unlimited career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Industry leading benefits and wellness programs About the Opportunity Interpreting the application of accounting and assurance standards, the company’s Bylaws, Regulations, and the CPA Code of Professional Conduct to respond to members’ technical, regulatory, ethical, and practice management questions as well as students’ and the general public’s ethics-related matters. Liaising and assisting with various provincial and national and interprovincial committees as well as providing feedback on technical, ethical and practice matters/issues in addition to assisting with and/or coordinating projects. Developing and reviewing advisory-related guidance and support materials and tools including articles, webpages, company-specific publications as well as drafting policy papers. Communicating members’ concerns with the company’s Small Medium Practices Advisory Committee as well as conducting member outreach to raise the awareness of Professional Advisory Services. Coordinating consultation events to obtain feedback on proposed national and international accounting, assurance and ethics standards changes and preparing and providing feedback on exposure drafts. Participation in the development and delivery of training programs and webinars, coordinate and lead panel discussions on professional standards and practices. Providing insight on the technical professional standards to other regulatory functions and Business Units. Performing technical reviews of certain publications developed by the profession. Attending professional courses and other events to keep up to date with professional, standards laws, and regulations. About You A CPA member in good standing with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience combined with a strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting and assurance and related standards, CPA Ontario’s Member’s Handbook (Bylaws, Regulations, and CPA Code of Professional Conduct), as well as the proven ability to assess situations and determine compliance or non-compliance. How to Apply When referencing this job, quote #457759 You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

The role involves interpreting accounting and assurance standards to provide technical, regulatory, and ethical guidance to members and the public. Responsibilities include developing advisory materials, coordinating consultation events, and delivering training programs on professional standards.

Candidates must be a CPA member in good standing with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and CPA Ontario's Member's Handbook is required.

• Flexible Work Environments • Remote Work Options • Professional Development Opportunities • Learning Investments • Wellness Programs

• Regulatory CompliancePreferred

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• Accounting Standards
• Assurance Standards
• CPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Technical Review
• Policy Drafting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Practice Management
• Member Outreach
• Training Delivery
• Webinar Coordination
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Ethics Advisory

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Legal
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available