Manager, Privately Held Business Group

Job summary

Lead and execute client engagements across various industries, focusing on corporate and personal income tax returns and financial reviews. Manage and mentor an accounting team while contributing to the firm's business development and office business plan.

Job details

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 Manager, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include: Leading and executing client engagements across different industries and sectors Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns, complete various engagements including compilations and reviews Contributing to new business development by understanding all 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 Being a leader in the firm by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business plan 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 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 Manager, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick: CPA designation is seen as an asset At least 5 years’ experience in public accounting or related industry Strong technical expertise in both accounting and tax Experience with Caseware, Taxprep and QuickBooks is 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 areas of scheduling, organizing, supervising and multi-team managing Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively 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! 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.

What you’ll do

Lead and execute client engagements across various industries, focusing on corporate and personal income tax returns and financial reviews. Manage and mentor an accounting team while contributing to the firm's business development and office business plan.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of experience in public accounting with strong technical expertise in accounting and tax. A CPA designation and proficiency in Caseware, Taxprep, and QuickBooks are considered assets.

Benefits

• 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

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public Accounting
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Income Tax
• Financial Review
• Compilations
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management
• Caseware
• Taxprep
• QuickBooks
• Interpersonal Communication
• Project Scheduling
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring
• Multi-team Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting