Senior Manager, Assurance (Audit)

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton LLP in North Bay seeks an experienced professional to lead audits and client engagements. This role requires a CPA designation, complemented by at least eight years in accounting, ideally with public practice experience. The position offers diverse benefits including profit sharing and flexible work conditions, with an annual salary range of $110,000–$150,000 based on location.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team while ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients across various industries.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years accounting-related experience, preferably in public practice.
• Commitment to quality and professional growth.
• Strong interest in coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing audits, review engagements, and compilations.
• Client engagement under varying reporting frameworks.
• Participating in performance management process of the practice.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Audit experience

Communication skills

Management skills

Coaching ability

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Doane Grant Thornton is a large, growing professional services firm in Canada, employing about 3,000 people. We prioritize our colleagues, clients, and communities, and we are purpose‑driven and community focused.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing a wide range of large to mid‑sized audits, review engagements and compilations
• Experience working with owner‑managed private business clients within a public practice scope
• Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns
• Research and business advisory of complex accounting and auditing matters
• Providing solutions to our clients for accounting matters and working with them for growth in current business and financial conditions
• 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 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
• Participating in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and training to develop junior team members
• Maximizing engagement profitability by effectively utilizing engagement resources
• 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

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• At least 8 years accounting‑related experience, preference given to experience in public practice
• Superior technical expertise in accounting and auditing; privately held business experience an asset
• 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 scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi‑team managing
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented multi‑tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively with a desire to grow
• Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth

Benefits

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firm‑wide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge‑like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more! The current salary range for this role is $110,000–$150,000 in North Bay; ranges may differ in other locations based on local market factors.

Employment Equity & Equal Opportunity

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, racialised 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.