Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group (PPG)

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.

At Doane Grant Thornton, we're focused on finding the right person, not just filling a position. While this role is being recruited at the Senior Manager level, we welcome applications from both Senior Manager and Manager-level candidates. The final level of appointment will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, capabilities, and overall alignment with the role.

As a Senior Manager, Professional Practice Group (PPG) – Accounting Standards your responsibilities will include:
· Provides timely, practical, solutions-oriented, technically sound and objective advice on the application of accounting standards when non-routine, complex matters are encountered
· Researches and consults, both internally and externally, on complex accounting issues
· Develops and presents professional development programs related to accounting standards (e.g. live courses, e-learning, web presentations)
· Assists with the preparation of external and internal accounting publications
· Develops and maintains client relationships with external clients and internal Doane Grant Thornton professionals
· Supports the National Leader of Accounting Services in interactions with Grant Thornton International, other large accounting firms in Canada, and professional bodies
· Teams with the other functional lines of the PPG, including: Practice Support, National Assurance Services and National Quality on various projects as part of the overall PPG mandate

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 Manager, Professional Practice Group – Accounting Standards? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
· Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
· Manager/Experienced Manager in a client-facing practice or professional standards role, preferably in a public accounting environment
· Significant experience in Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
· Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), Accounting Standards for Pensions (ASPP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) knowledge will be considered an asset, but is not required
· Proven top-notch technical and analytical skills
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
· Proven relationship and collaborative working skills
· Outstanding organizational and time/project management abilities
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Searching for an environment in which you can enjoy your work and be supported in your professional growth

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 $110,000–$143,000 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?