Firm Principal - Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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

Location: Louisville, KY (candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Louisville area).