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The Mission: Northern Loop is building the ''Integrity Layer'' for Canadian SME finance. We are currently automating the 35% administrative burden that leads to seasonal burnout in accounting firms. We are looking for a Co-Founder to serve as the ''Accountant-in-Residence,'' ensuring our automation isn''t just fast, but legally and mathematically bulletproof. Your Core Responsibilities: System Validation: Act as the final authority on our GIFI Validation Engine , ensuring all exports meet the hard-stop ''Golden Equation'' checks. - Legislative Roadmap: Lead the implementation of logic for 2026 Capital Gains inclusion rates ($250k threshold) and updated CCA Class limits (10.1, 54, 55). - Regulatory Defense: Ensure our platform maintains CAN/CGSB-72.34 compliant Imaging Logs to provide a legal audit trail that withstands CRA disputes. - Strategic Growth: Help transition the firm from a T2 preparation tool into a Real-Time Vendor Verification platform as Canada launches the Real-Time Rail (RTR). Who You Are: Designated CPA (Canada): You have felt the ''T2 Burden'' firsthand and understand why reconciling data from 7+ sources costs firms thousands in staff time. - Entrepreneurial Mindset: You are ready to move from billable hours to building a high-margin B2B SaaS revenue stream. - Security Focused: You understand the urgency of the February 2026 CRA MFA mandates and want to build a platform with AES-256 encryption and multi-tenant isolation. Northern Loop is a Canadian fintech company on a mission to eliminate the ''capacity crisis'' facing accounting firms and the SMEs they serve. We are building a specialized ''Integrity Layer'' that uses AI and automation to transform raw financial data into audit-ready intelligence. By automating the heavy lifting of T2 data preparation and GIFI mapping, we help firms recover 8-12 hours per corporate return and protect their bottom line from seasonal burnout. Our vision extends beyond tax; we are committed to strengthening the Canadian tech ecosystem by building a foundation for Real-Time Financial Trust . From ensuring 2026 legislative compliance to preparing for the launch of Canada''s Real-Time Rail (RTR), Northern Loop is dedicated to securing the $12 trillion payment ecosystem and supporting the growth of small businesses across the country.