Manager, Accounting

Job summary

Oversee a portfolio of private company clients and manage accounting engagements from planning through to partner review. Responsibilities include reviewing working papers, managing staff workflow, and acting as the primary point of contact for clients.

Job details

Our client is a growing public accounting firm working primarily with private companies, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth clients. They are looking to add an experienced Accounting Manager to support a growing client base and help lead engagement delivery across the firm. This is a strong opportunity for a public practice professional who enjoys private enterprise work, client management, staff leadership, and a mix of compilation, review, and tax compliance engagements. The ideal candidate is technically strong, comfortable managing files independently, and interested in long-term progression within a growing firm. About the Role The Accounting Manager will oversee a portfolio of private company clients and manage engagements from planning through Partner review. This person will work closely with clients, review work completed by staff, manage deadlines and workflow, and support the continued development of junior team members. The role is primarily focused on compilation and review engagements, along with corporate and personal tax compliance. The firm does not perform audits. Key Responsibilities Manage compilation and review engagements from planning through completion Review year-end working papers, financial statements, and tax files Manage a portfolio of private company and owner-managed business clients Act as a primary point of contact for clients and resolve more complex accounting matters Review and delegate work across junior and senior staff Coach and mentor team members Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, WIP, and billing Work closely with Partners on complex client matters Support process improvements and internal efficiencies Identify opportunities to provide additional value to existing clients Who You Are CPA designated, or close to completion 5+ years of Canadian public practice experience Previous Manager-level experience or a strong Senior/Assistant Manager ready to step up Strong experience with compilation and review engagements Experience working with private companies and owner-managed businesses Strong corporate and personal tax compliance knowledge Comfortable independently managing client relationships and engagement delivery Experience reviewing files and supporting junior staff Strong knowledge of ASPE and Canadian accounting standards Organized, client-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines Nice to Have Experience with complex or multi-entity private company groups Exposure to high-net-worth clients Experience with CaseWare and Taxprep Experience managing WIP, billing, and engagement budgets Interest in business development and long-term Partnership progression Why This Role? Clear long-term growth and Partnership potential Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Broad private enterprise client exposure Growing firm with opportunities to help improve processes and shape the practice Hybrid flexibility after the initial onboarding period Standard 40-hour workweek with paid overtime 4 weeks total vacation, including a paid Christmas office closure Full health benefits and RRSP matching CPA dues and professional development support Compensation in the $110,000–$130,000 range At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Oversee a portfolio of private company clients and manage accounting engagements from planning through to partner review. Responsibilities include reviewing working papers, managing staff workflow, and acting as the primary point of contact for clients.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation (or near completion) and at least 5 years of Canadian public practice experience. Candidates must be proficient in ASPE and have strong experience with compilation, review, and tax compliance engagements.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • RRSP Matching • CPA Dues Support • Professional Development Support • Paid Christmas Office Closure • Paid Overtime • 4 Weeks Vacation

Listed skills

• Staff Leadership · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Corporate Tax Compliance
• Personal Tax Compliance
• ASPE
• Canadian Accounting Standards
• Client Management
• Staff Leadership
• Financial Statement Review
• WIP Management
• Billing
• CaseWare
• Taxprep
• Engagement Planning
• Mentoring
• Public Practice

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting