Manager, Risk Services

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, Risk Services your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying areas of risk in business processes, and evaluating related internal controls;
• Performing reviews of operational effectiveness to help organizations identify potential areas of improvement;
• Conducting or leading internal audit engagements or other internal control reviews;
• Conducting or leading engagements to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (NI 52-109 or SOX)
• Evaluating controls placed in operation at service organizations based on various reporting standards (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000, etc.);
• Assisting organizations with implementing or maintaining an Enterprise Risk Management program;
• Assisting organizations in understanding fraud risks and implementing anti-fraud controls;
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of client presentations and training sessions;
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients, and gaining an understanding of clients’ industries and issues;
• Contributing to new business development by understanding and identifying the needs of our existing and prospective clients through cross-functional interaction with other Doane Grant Thornton professionals.
• Enjoying the process of identifying the root causes of issues to truly make a difference to client organizations.

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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!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Risk Services? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant area (e.g., business management, commerce, computer science, Information Technology, etc.);
• At least three years of experience in performing internal audits and risk-based assessments (e.g., financial, operational, internal audit, etc.);
• Pursuing / interested in relevant professional designations (CISA, CPA, CIA);
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Strong attention to detail, and well-developed analytical and unstructured problem-solving skills;
• Confident and team-focused, able to interact well with peers and clients, and able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to interview professionals at all levels;
• Strong time management skills;
• An interest in being challenged and pushing yourself to work outside of your comfort zone;
• Project management experience is considered an asset; and
• IT audit experience is an asset but not 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?

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.