Manager, Assurance

Grant Thornton - Canada; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large professional services firm is seeking an Assurance Manager in Prince George. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage client engagements, coach team members, and drive new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a CPA accreditation and at least 4 years of public accounting experience. The role offers a competitive salary of $78,000 - $100,000 and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Wellness benefits

Work-from-anywhere during summer

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting or related industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in audit, assurance, accounting, and tax.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service.
• Lead coaching and performance management for direct reports.
• Manage work assignments and performance of engagement team members.
• Identify and support new business opportunities.

Skills

Technical knowledge in audit

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Planning and time management

Education

CPA accreditation

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

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, growing professional services firm that feels like a community. With over 3000 employees across Canada, we care about our colleagues, clients, and communities. We’re building a purpose-driven organization that values connection and community.

As an Assurance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
2. Leading coaching and performance management for direct reports, including goal-setting, providing feedback, and supporting professional development
3. Participating in recruitment processes such as interviews and assessments
4. Planning, leading, and executing client engagements across various industries and reporting frameworks, ensuring clear communication and excellent service
5. Managing work assignments and performance of engagement team members, being accountable for outcomes
6. Applying strategies to deliver profitable services and influence key performance indicators
7. Proactively solving problems with engagement teams and clients
8. Sharing leadership within the firm, contributing to culture and business planning
9. Identifying and supporting new business opportunities
10. Building our reputation as trusted business advisors in key sectors

About Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re driven to connect with others and think empathetically, you’ll fit right in. We foster a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and trust. Our leaders support your growth personally and professionally, encouraging curiosity and diverse perspectives. Every day offers new opportunities to learn and grow.

Learn more about us at discoveryourpurple.ca

Qualifications:

• CPA (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA, or CPA, CGA) accreditation
• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting or related industry
• Strong technical knowledge in audit, assurance, accounting, and tax
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal skills to build trust and influence decision-makers
• Teamwork and leadership skills, including coaching and project management
• Proficiency with MS Office and accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks)

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, flex days, RRSP contributions, holiday closures, wellness benefits, work-from-anywhere in Canada during summer, and more!

Our salary range for this role in Prince George is $78,000 - $100,000, with variations based on location and experience.

Work arrangement: Teams are expected to be in the office 4 days a week.

Ready to Discover Your Purple?