Decimal

Firm Principal – Accounting

Decimal

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Set the culture for the franchise, with Decimal’s values as the baseline.
  • Oversee financial health: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and labor laws.
  • Build relationships with clients, referral partners, and local contacts that lead to new business.
  • Manage payroll, benefits, and operational processes.
  • Maintain clear documentation of decisions, client interactions, and procedures.
  • Participate in the Decimal franchise network and keep your team connected to it.
  • Lead Accounting Managers and Delivery Support.
  • Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
  • Own client onboarding and hold it to Decimal’s standards.
  • Spot operational problems and fix them.
  • Give the team guidance on compliance and day-to-day operations.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for client issues.
  • Review and sign off on complex client engagements.
  • Keep the firm compliant with GAAP, IRS requirements, and applicable standards.
  • Guide use of accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, Ramp and related tools.
  • Build client relationships and win new business through direct outreach and referrals.
  • Match the pace of new business to what the team can actually deliver.
  • Work with Decimal corporate on marketing and local growth strategies.
  • Manage local advertising, sponsorships, and community presence

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Creating a safe and inclusive workplace
  • Opportunities for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
budgetingforecastingcash flow managementprofitability analysisGAAP complianceIRS complianceclient onboardingperformance reviewsteam managementbusiness development
Soft Skills
relationship buildingleadershipcommunicationproblem solvingguidanceoperational oversightprofessional developmentclient issue resolutionteam collaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA