Senior Manager, Assurance Audit

Who We AreYou 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.
Who We AreYou 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 Senior Manager, Assurance your responsibilities will include:Leading and executing a wide range of large to mid-sized audits, review engagements and compilationsExperience working with owner managed private business clients within a public practice scopeAnalysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returnsResearch and business advisory of complex accounting and auditing mattersProviding solutions to our clients for accounting matters and working with them for growth in current business and financial conditionsLeading and executing client engagements under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectorsContributing to new business development by understanding all Doane Grant Thornton services and by using your credibility in the fieldActing as a leader in the business unit, service line, and firm by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business planParticipating in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and training to develop junior team membersMaximizing engagement profitability by effectively utilizing engagement resourcesPlanning and leading teams to ensure that client expectations are exceededSupervision and mentoring of an accounting team, including the review of filesLeading 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
Doane Grant ThorntonIf 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 you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Assurance? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:CPA designationAt least 8 years accounting-related experience, preference given to experience in public practiceSuperior technical expertise in accounting and auditing, privately held business experience an assetCommitment to quality, excellence and continual professional growth for yourself and for those you manageExcellent 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-makersStrong management skills, especially in areas of scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi-team managingSelf-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively with a desire to growStrong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth
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 views as strong candidates.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!
At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect
you.
We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both
competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. 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. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $116,400 to $166,400 in Windsor, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
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.
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