Full Job Description
As a Senior Manager, Assurance your responsibilities will include:
• Leading and executing a wide range of large to mid-sized audits, review engagements and compilations
• Experience working with owner managed private business clients within a public practice scope
• Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns
• Research and business advisory of complex accounting and auditing matters
• Providing solutions to our clients for accounting matters and working with them for growth in current business and financial conditions
• Leading and executing client engagements under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors
• Contributing to new business development by understanding all Doane Grant Thornton services and by using your credibility in the field
• Acting as a leader in the business unit, service line, and firm by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business plan
• Participating in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and training to develop junior team members
• Maximizing engagement profitability by effectively utilizing engagement resources
• Planning and leading teams to ensure that client expectations are exceeded
• Supervision and mentoring of an accounting team, including the review of files
• Leading through the coaching and performance management process of the practice by providing ongoing feedback, conducting timely performance reviews, and delivering training to develop team members
Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Assurance? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• At least 8 years accounting-related experience, preference given to experience in public practice
• Superior technical expertise in accounting and auditing, privately held business experience an asset
• Commitment to quality, excellence and continual professional growth for yourself and for those you manage
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels and influence decision-makers
• Strong management skills, especially in areas of scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi-team managing
• Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively with a desire to grow
• Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth
Note: Our ideal candidate has experience in both audit and privately held business. Candidates that are not audit focused are still encouraged to apply. Those with a mix of compilation, review, personal and corporate tax experience are still views as strong candidates.
What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!
At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data-it should reflect you. We're serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don't stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors-your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $116,400 to $166,400 in Windsor, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That's why we're working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
