Principal Advisor, Professional Advisory Services in Toronto

Empower Professional Practice Through Expert Advisory Leadership. CPA Ontario operates at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.

As a Principal Advisor, Professional Advisory Services, you will play a strategic and highly impactful role as a trusted expert and thought partner to members, advisory committees and internal business units. In this position, you will provide confidential, high-value advisory services on complex accounting and assurance matters, regulatory and ethical considerations, and practice management challenges - helping to shape professional standards and support sound decision-making across the profession.

This role uniquely combines senior-level influence with a highly engaging and dynamic scope of work. You will advise a wide range of CPA firms, from small practices to large, complex organizations, and navigate a diverse array of technical and practice management scenarios. Our advisors have the opportunity to gain insight into different business models, industries, and challenges, making the work continually interesting, evolving, and deeply rewarding.

This opportunity offers a strong commitment to work-life balance, with a predictable workflow and a supportive environment that values flexibility, well-being, and sustainable performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide technical guidance and support on the application of accounting and assurance standards, CPA Ontario Bylaws, Regulations, and the CPA Code of Professional Conduct.
• Support informed professional judgment, decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality professional practice.
• Represent CPA Ontario as a subject matter expert on provincial, national, and interprovincial committees, advisory groups, and working groups.
• Engage with members, firms, advisory committees, and other stakeholders to identify emerging professional, regulatory, and practice issues.
• Develop and review technical guidance, support tools, publications, and policy papers.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical considerations.
• Provide specialized technical consultation to CPA Ontario business units.
• Coordinate stakeholder input on select accounting, assurance, and ethics standards consultations.
• Promote the profession's understanding of and engagement with evolving regulatory and professional requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of professional publications, guidance materials, and member communications.

To Be Successful You Need:

• A CPA designation and membership in good standing.
• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex accounting, assurance, ethical, regulatory, and professional practice matters.
• Experience developing technical guidance, publications, educational content, and professional resources.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and facilitate productive discussions.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and stakeholder focus.

Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is $129,600 annually. Actual salary offered will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Why Join CPA Ontario?

• We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done.
• We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate.
• We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of work-from-home time.
• We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities.
• CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.