Manager, Privately Held Business Group

**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, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include**: - Leading and executing client engagements under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors but with a focus on Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (“ASPE”) - Contributing to new business development by understanding all Grant Thornton services and by using your credibility in the field - Acting as a leader by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business plan - Maximizing engagement profitability by effectively utilizing engagement resources - Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns, Compilations, Reviews and special reports - Planning and leading teams to ensure that client expectations are exceeded - Supervision and mentoring of an accounting team, including the review of files - Engaging, coaching and developing talented professionals within the practice to maximize their potential for growth **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, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick**: - Strong background with reviewing and leading compilation and review engagements and working with owner managed clients within a public practice scope - Excellent general tax skills and the ability to identify tax issues - Strong people management focus and coaching orientation - Strong personal and professional brand in the marketplace - Being an articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator - Commitment to quality, excellence and continual professional growth for yourself and for those you manage - At least 5 years’ experience in public accounting or related industry - Completed CPA designation is required 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?** At Doane Grant Thornton, we’re committed to ensuring our compensation practices are fair, equitable and competitive. To get the conversation started, we’re happy to share that our current base salary for this role ranges from $77,000-$105,000 in Langley. If this role is available in another location(s), the associated salary range in that location(s) may vary based on relevant factors, including geography. ">