Director, Public Accounting

CPA Ontario

Canada

On-site

CAD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career growth and learning opportunities

Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle allowances

Job summary

CPA Ontario seeks a Director of Public Accounting to oversee regulatory functions, contribute to public interest, and champion a regulatory mindset within the organization. The ideal candidate brings at least 7 years of experience in public accounting or policy, a CPA designation, and strong leadership skills. Located in Ontario, this position supports a hybrid working environment that values collaboration and diversity.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in regulatory or public accounting environments.
Proven track record of exceeding goals and delivering results in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

Lead development of public accounting standards and monitor developments in the field.
Act as a key liaison and support CPA Ontario-wide initiatives and the Regulatory & Standards team.

Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Project Leadership

Diplomacy

Resilience

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or business

CPA designation

Public Accounting License (PAL) preferred

Job description

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An Opportunity To Utilize your Public Accounting Expertise

To Contribute to Regulatory Excellence and Public Protection

CPA Ontario is currently in search of a Director, Public Accounting who will be a strategic and collaborative member of the regulatory leadership team, responsible for oversight, evolution, and communication around public accounting in Ontario. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with a dynamic, relationship-driven approach to influence policy, support national harmonization, and drive initiatives that protect the public interest while serving as a trusted advisor across CPA Ontario, contributing to cross-functional projects, mentoring staff, and championing a regulatory mindset throughout the organization.

Your expertise empowers you to:

Deliver regulatory leadership and provide standards oversight: Lead the development, interpretation, and application of public accounting instruments including acting as subject matter expert on licensing, audit quality, and Canadian and international standards. Monitor global and national developments in public accounting and proactively recommend changes to CPA Ontario’s regulatory framework. Advise firms and practitioners through regulatory complexities and change and engage stakeholders on public interest issues.

Represent CPA Ontario on national and inter-provincial working groups: Support harmonization and regulatory innovation. Oversee the Public Accounting Standards Committee (PASC), including governance, reporting, appointments, and effectiveness.

Execute on strategic initiatives and thought leadership: Act as a key liaison within and between the Regulatory & Standards team and other departments, ensuring alignment and responsiveness. Support CPA Ontario-wide initiatives, demonstrating a proactive, hands-on approach and collaborative spirit.

Champion our culture of mentorship, leadership and development: Serve as a formal and informal mentor and champion internal engagement as a culture leader. Model CPA Ontario’s values through respectful persistence, pragmatic decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You are the ideal candidate if:

Education and Experience:

You hold an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or business and a CPA designation along with a minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in regulatory, public accounting and / or policy environment. A PAL (Public Accounting License) is preferred.

Proven skills and abilities:

Results: You have a proven track record of exceeding goals and delivering results in ambiguous or evolving contexts and can demonstrate exceptional communication, relationship building and strategic thinking skills.

Project Leadership: You are experienced at leading complex projects, influencing across functions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and can work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Resilience: You have a proven ability to drive multiple projects forward with a relentless focus on delivery. You can navigate issues and gain support without adversely affecting timelines and outcomes.

Communications Skills: You are a strong communicator capable of synthesizing complex issues and conveying information to all levels of internal and external stakeholders, senior management teams and partners in a clear and concise manner.

Diplomacy, Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills: You are effective in dealing fairly, assertively, and professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You generate consensus and sustain collaborative relationships while maintaining a positive image and profile for the organization.

Commitment to CPA Ontario’s Values: You demonstrate a high level of integrity and are widely respected as open, honest, transparent, ethical, and trustworthy. You can build trust and serve as an ambassador of the organization with a strong commitment to public protection, professional ethics, and regulatory excellence.

You are inspired by:

A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.

Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in-office teamwork and collaboration.

Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.

Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.

Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.

Why the next step in your career is CPA Ontario

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 103,000 members and 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca.

We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position

At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.

CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

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