Manager, Business Operations

**Who we are** You 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 about 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. **As a Manager, Business Operations - Acquisitions and Integrations, your responsibilities will include**: - Provide support to the leaders and colleagues working on acquisitions, covering a wide range of strategic and acquisition projects activities across Central and Western Canada. - Assist the acquisition team throughout the acquisition process, including: - Supporting lead generation and industry research, - Maintaining lists of prospects based on ideal profile and status updates, - Develop and maintain detailed financial models, - Preparing presentations and analyses for the acquisitions team that will be presented to Vendor firms, - Coordinate due diligence activities, - Transferring knowledge to the integration project team. - Collaborate and coordinate with various internal stakeholders (Business Leaders, Legal, People & Culture, Business Operations, National Quality, Information Technology etc.) and external stakeholders (Vendor owners and their team members) to execute the acquisition transaction plans, ensuring clear understanding of interdependencies and risk assessment. - Contribute to the development of the acquisition process with the best practices and techniques for future use. - Other duties as assigned **Doane Grant Thornton** If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens **Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Business Operations - Acquisitions and Integrations? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick**: - High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information as well as a solid work ethic. - Deep understanding of financial theory and corporate strategy concepts: - University degree with a concentration in finance, accounting or strategy. - Sound and well-developed analytical skills, along with an ability to make well-reasoned and supported recommendations. - Having a ‘roll your sleeves up’ ethos with a strong analytical focus is definitely advantageous to be successful in this role. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. - CPA or CBV designation is an asset (either completed or in process of completion). - 2 to 3 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions preferred, in professional services, management consulting, corporate development or investment banking. - Knowledge of the professional services industry is an asset. - Solid business project management and interpersonal skills. - Organized and detail oriented. - Ability to manage and prioritize several projects simultaneously. - Strategic and innovative thinker, able to provide a balanced, practical approach to routine and complex issues - Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple. **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 **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.** **Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?** ">