Maybe you’ve built a strong foundation in a larger public practice firm, but you’re starting to wonder if there’s a different way to do this work. A way where you can still work with great clients, continue to grow professionally, and challenge yourself technically — but in an environment that feels more collaborative, entrepreneurial, flexible, and human.

This opportunity offers the chance to step into a key Accounting Manager role within a highly respected and growing local public practice firm where culture genuinely matters. The team is supportive, down-to-earth, and highly collaborative — the kind of environment where people enjoy working together, help each other out during busy seasons, and build real relationships with both clients and coworkers.

The client base is incredibly engaged and entrepreneurial, giving you the opportunity to work closely with business owners and leaders across a variety of industries where your advice and insight truly make an impact.

This is a role for someone who enjoys public practice, but maybe wants to leave behind some of the grind, hierarchy, and bureaucracy that can come with larger firms — while still continuing to do meaningful, challenging, and rewarding work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead, mentor, and support a team of accounting professionals

Prepare and review year-end files, financial statements, and tax engagements

Review compilation, review, and audit files while providing constructive feedback and guidance to staff

Work closely with entrepreneurial clients and act as a trusted advisor

Support personal tax preparation and client financial reporting needs

Help improve processes, workflows,



and client service delivery

Collaborate with a team that values professionalism, accountability, and having fun together along the way

What They’re Looking For

CPA designation

3–5+ years of public practice accounting experience

Leadership or supervisory experience

Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge

Someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues

A collaborative, mature, and solutions-oriented mindset

A professional who takes their work seriously — but not themselves too seriously

Why People Are Excited About This Opportunity

A genuinely supportive and enjoyable team environment

Strong flexibility and hybrid work options

Entrepreneurial and highly engaged clients

Meaningful exposure and the ability to make an impact

Less bureaucracy and more collaboration

Opportunity to continue growing your career in public practice without sacrificing culture and quality of life

Competitive compensation, paid time off, health spending account, and additional time off during the holidays

The ability to continue building your own client relationships and professional profile over time

The Environment
This is the kind of firm where people work hard, trust each other, laugh together, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

The leadership team values good people, good relationships, and positive work. They believe public practice can still be rewarding, engaging, and sustainable — especially when you surround yourself with the right team and clients.

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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📌 Accounting Manager (Manitoba)
🏢 Aplin
📍 Manitoba