We are a large and growing qualified services firm with about 3,000 employees across Canada. We genuinely care about our colleagues, clients and the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities

- 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 on 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.

Qualifications

- CPA designation (or equivalent).




- At least 8 years of 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 scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi‑team managing.
- Self‑motivated, results‑oriented multitasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively with a desire to grow.
- Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth.

Candidate 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 viewed as strong candidates.

Benefits

- Profit sharing
- Flex days
- RRSP contributions
- Firm‑wide holiday closure
- Wellness benefits
- Concierge‑like benefits
- Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

EEO Statement

Doane 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.

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📌 Senior Manager, Assurance (Audit) (Edmonton)
🏢 Doane Grant Thornton
📍 Edmonton