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. We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community, employing about 3000 people across Canada. We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live, and we’re building a thriving, purpose‑driven organization. Some of us even remember what our favourite milkshake flavour is!
Other culture highlights: we view ourselves as a team that puts "we" before me, value flexibility, and trust our colleagues to support one another. We support your personal and career development, encourage curiosity, and thrive on the courage to grow. Our culture is truly what makes the magic happen.
Responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors.
Plan, prepare, and execute financial statements with appropriate note disclosures.
Conduct financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations, including budgeting and resource planning.
Plan and execute fieldwork assignments, accounting for budget and resource needs.
Contribute to building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice.
Supervise, coach, and provide timely feedback to junior engagement team members on diverse engagements.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Completed post‑secondary degree/diploma.
CPA (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA) accreditation, or near completion.
Minimum 2 years of public practice experience in audit, reviews & compilations.
Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting, and tax.
Experience in tax return preparation.
Strong focus on exceptional client service and relationships.
Strong planning and time‑management skills.
Proven problem‑solving with solid analytical skills and attention to detail.




Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualise new approaches and solutions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members considered an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office suite and accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks) and ability to quickly grasp new technology tools.
Benefits Profit sharing.
Flex days.
RRSP contributions.
Firmwide holiday closure.
Wellness benefits.
Concierge‑like benefits.
Work from anywhere in Canada for 4 weeks during the summer.
Salary range for this role is $70,000–$80,000 in Victoria. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple? We believe compensation should reflect more than just market data; it should reflect you. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are competitive and current. 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.
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.
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 Accountant, Assurance [Audit] (British Columbia)
🏢 Doane Grant Thornton
📍 British Columbia