Senior Accountant, Privately Held Biz | Leadership & Growth

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Summer remote work (Canada)

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group, to lead engagements and deliver high-quality tax and accounting services. You’ll mentor teams, support business development, and contribute to the firm’s growth while upholding professional standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a client-centric approach. The company offers competitive compensation and a flexible, team-oriented culture across Canada.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is a strong asset.
• 3+ years’ experience in public accounting or related industry focused in tax and accounting.
• 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 areas of scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi-team managing.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maximizing engagement profitability by effectively utilizing engagement resources.
• Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns, NTRs and compilations.
• 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.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax accounting focus

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group, to lead engagements and deliver high-quality tax and accounting services. You’ll mentor teams, support business development, and contribute to the firm’s growth while upholding professional standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a client-centric approach. The company offers competitive compensation and a flexible, team-oriented culture across Canada.