Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group (PPG)

Doane Grant Thornton

• $110K — $143K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation required.
  • Experience as a Manager or Experienced Manager in a client-facing or professional standards role, ideally in public accounting.
  • Significant knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Familiarity with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), Accounting Standards for Pensions (ASPP), and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) is a plus.
  • Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with teams.
  • Excellent organizational and time/project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical, solutions-oriented advice on complex accounting standards.
  • Research and consult on intricate accounting issues both internally and externally.
  • Develop and present professional development programs on accounting standards.
  • Assist in preparing internal and external accounting publications.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal professionals.
  • Support the National Leader of Accounting Services in interactions with international and national accounting bodies.
  • Collaborate with various functional lines within the Professional Practice Group on projects.

Benefits

  • Profit sharing and flexible workdays.
  • RRSP contributions and firmwide holiday closures.
  • Wellness benefits and concierge-like services.
  • Ability to work from anywhere in Canada for 4 weeks during the summer.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group (PPG) - Accounting Standards your responsibilities will include:
• Provides timely, practical, solutions-oriented, technically sound and objective advice on the application of accounting standards when non-routine, complex matters are encountered
• Researches and consults, both internally and externally, on complex accounting issues
• Develops and presents professional development programs related to accounting standards (e.g. live courses, e-learning, web presentations)
• Assists with the preparation of external and internal accounting publications
• Develops and maintains client relationships with external clients and internal Doane Grant Thornton professionals
• Supports the National Leader of Accounting Services in interactions with Grant Thornton International, other large accounting firms in Canada, and professional bodies
• Teams with the other functional lines of the PPG, including: Practice Support, National Assurance Services and National Quality on various projects as part of the overall PPG mandate

Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group - Accounting Standards? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation
• Manager/Experienced Manager in a client-facing practice or professional standards role, preferably in a public accounting environment
• Significant experience in Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), Accounting Standards for Pensions (ASPP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) knowledge will be considered an asset, but is not required
• Proven top-notch technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven relationship and collaborative working skills
• Outstanding organizational and time/project management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Searching for an environment in which you can enjoy your work and be supported in your professional growth

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 $110,000-$143,000 in Toronto. 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.

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