Senior Associate, Transactions - M&A

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Summer work-from-anywhere in Canada

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto seeks a Senior Associate for the Transactions team. You will support deal teams with analysis, model financials, and draft CIMs and proposals.

The role involves buy-side and sell-side engagements for middle-market firms, with opportunities for business development and client engagement. Ideal candidates have CPA progress, 2–3 years of financial analysis experience, and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• A CPA designation or close to achieving CPA hours (assurance & tax hours).
• 2-3 years’ experience analyzing financial statements and performing financial modelling with Excel.
• Undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in finance or accounting.
• Proven track record of high academic achievement.
• Strong business writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support deal team with financial and commercial analysis and reporting.
• Assist in sell-side and buy-side engagements for middle-market companies.
• Prepare Confidential Information Memorandums and related docs.
• Develop complex financial models for financing, forecasting, and valuation.
• Conduct industry research for transaction preparation and pricing analysis.
• Identify issues and support closing transactions for clients.
• Contribute to business development and external relationship-building.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial analysis

Financial modelling (Excel)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau

Education

Undergraduate business degree (finance or accounting)

Strong academic record

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

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. 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 Associate in our Mergers & Acquisitions team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the deal team with financial and commercial analysis of businesses and reporting on key findings and insights to assist clients throughout the transaction process
• Supporting in the execution of sell-side and buy-side engagements for privately-owned and investor-backed companies in the middle market
• Assisting in the drafting and preparing of Confidential Information Memorandums and other transaction documentation (such as teasers, strategic and financial buyers list, financial models, financial forecasts and analysis reports, industry insights and analysis reports, proposals etc.)
• Assisting with the preparation of complex financial models for the purposes of sourcing and obtaining financing support, forecasting future business operations, and projecting potential shareholder returns, deal feasibility, and indicative valuation and structuring terms
• Conducting detailed industry research relating to transaction preparation, financial modelling, pricing analysis, and strategic review engagements
• Leveraging commercial expertise to identify potential business issues and apply technical knowledge appropriately to provide support for the deal team toward closing successful transactions for clients
• Participating in various business development initiatives (internal and external) including industry research and drafting of proposals, identifying potential prospects, as well as attending various business development events in the deals / corporate finance / professional community
• Being a key part of our team, supporting with all aspects of corporate finance related engagements, as needed

Doane Grant Thornton

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 www.discoveryourpurple.ca

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

• A CPA designation or close to achieving a CPA designation (have achieved all assurance & tax hours). CBV designation or equivalent an asset
• 2-3 years’ experience involving analysis of financial statements or other financial information, including financial modelling with Excel
• Undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in finance or accounting
• Proven track record of high academic achievement
• High proficiency with MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills for financial modelling purposes
• Detail oriented in working with large data sets and through reconciliations and preparation of financial information
• Strong business acumen
• Strong business writing and communication skills
• Experience with industry standard accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle, etc.) and data analytic tools (MS Power BI, Tableau) would be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently, yet works comfortably as part of a larger team
• Possesses confidence, ability and initiative to support the development of external relationships through networking and meeting with all levels of management and centres of influence

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!

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 $70,100–$96,450 in Toronto. 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.