Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Advisory Services

OverviewManager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Advisory ServicesJoin to apply for the Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Advisory Services role at Doane Grant Thornton LLPWho we areYou know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.ResponsibilitiesWork with the National Leader- Financial Reporting Advisory Services to further build-out and grow the practiceLead engagement teams on the execution and delivery of complex accounting advisory projects, including facilitating training sessions and leading implementation work on new standards and/or transitioning to a new frameworkProvide complex accounting support to other engagement teams, which could include acting as a sounding-board or a “second set of eyes”Build and maintain relationships with appropriate levels of client management, including C-SuiteUnderstand the client’s industry sector and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developmentsContinuously learn and share knowledge across the firm and with clientsDesign and prepare deliverables tailored to client needsBuild relationships that enable seamless collaboration with other service lines in order to provide the client with an exceptional client experienceParticipate in and lead both National and local business development initiativesQualificationsA Canadian CPA or equivalentA minimum 6 years’ relevant experienceExperience in external financial auditExperience in the technical accounting department of an accounting firm or of a public companyExperience researching complex accounting issues under IFRS or US GAAP, and forming a proposed approach, experience in both frameworks would be an assetAbility to explain complex ideas so they are easily understood by othersExperience facilitating technical accounting training and/or other relevant trainingImpeccable client relationship skillsA dedication to teamwork and leadershipLocation and flexibilityPlease note: this position may be located throughout our Southern Ontario offices. Although we have a primary location indicated, there is flexibility to explore alternate offices as individual discussions move forward.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 moreCultureOur 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.Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Advisory Services? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:A Canadian CPA or equivalentA minimum 6 years’ relevant experienceExperience in external financial auditExperience in the technical accounting department of an accounting firm or of a public companyExperience researching complex accounting issues under IFRS or US GAAP, and forming a proposed approach, experience in both frameworks would be an assetAbility to explain complex ideas so they are easily understood by othersExperience facilitating technical accounting training and/or other relevant trainingImpeccable client relationship skillsA dedication to teamwork and leadershipEEO and accommodationsDoane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr