Firm Principal - Accounting
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Set the culture for the franchise and oversee financial health through budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Lead Accounting Managers and Delivery Support while owning client onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development. Build relationships with clients and referral partners to win new business, matching the pace of growth to team delivery capacity. Review and sign off on complex engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IRS requirements, and labor laws. Manage payroll, benefits, and operational processes, acting as the primary escalation point for client issues. Maintain clear documentation of decisions and procedures while participating in the Decimal franchise network.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in accounting, advisory, or financial services
- Track record managing client relationships directly
- Experience reviewing and signing off on complex engagements
- Experience managing teams that include managers or senior staff
- Business development or sales experience, including client expansion and proposal work
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP, IRS regulations, and accounting standards
- Strong communicator who can advise clients and think beyond the immediate task
- Financial oversight skills: budgeting, cash flow, and profitability analysis
- Comfortable with cloud-based accounting platforms and using technology to cut manual work
- Location: White Plains, NY (candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Cincinnati area)
Desired Qualifications
- CPA preferred
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