Assurance Manager [Non-Audit], Privately Held Business Group

Doane Grant Thornton•Prince George, BC

16d•CA$79,000 - CA$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Assurance Manager [Non-Audit], Privately Held Business Group, you will collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service. You will lead the coaching and performance management/development for direct reports through goal-setting, providing guidance, regular and timely feedback, and learning opportunities for professional development. You will also participate in the recruitment process, plan, lead and execute client engagements under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors, ensuring client needs and expectations are clearly understood and communicated, and exceptional service is provided. You will manage the work assignment and performance of engagement team members and be accountable for the outcome. Additionally, you will analyze and review corporate and personal income tax returns, NTRs and Reviews, engage in proactive problem solving with engagement teams and clients, and apply strategies for delivering profitable services and influencing personal, client and practice area key performance indicators, maximizing engagement profitability through effective utilization of resources. You will be a leader in the Firm by actively sharing leadership for Doane Grant Thornton culture and contributing to business plan development and execution. You will also identify and support new business opportunities by understanding the Firm, its service lines, and client relationships, and build our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Completed post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 4 years’ experience in public accounting or related industry
Strong technical knowledge in assurance, accounting, and tax
Strong planning and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple engagements and work effectively under pressure
Agile in the face of change and proven problem-solver with solid analytical skills
Articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels, influence decision-makers, and lead change
Team player with ability to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of clients
Ability to establish and develop meaningful business relationships with colleagues, clients and in the marketplace, based on strong rapport, trust and respect
Strong people management and leadership skills, especially in the areas of coaching and development of team members, project management, and multi-team management
Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively
Proficiency with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools

Responsibilities

Collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
Leading the coaching and performance management/development for direct reports through goal-setting, providing guidance, regular and timely feedback, and learning opportunities for professional development
Participating in recruitment process (candidate interviews, assessment, and selection decisions)
Planning, leading and executing client engagements under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors; ensuring client needs and expectations are clearly understood and communicated, and exceptional service is provided
Managing the work assignment and performance of engagement team members and being accountable for the outcome
Analysis and review of corporate and personal income tax returns, NTRs and Reviews
Proactive problem solving with engagement teams and clients
Applying strategies for delivering profitable services and influencing personal, client and practice area key performance indicators; maximizing engagement profitability through effective utilization of resources
Being a leader in the Firm by actively sharing leadership for Doane Grant Thornton culture and contributing to business plan development and execution
Identifying and supporting new business opportunities by understanding the Firm, its service lines, and client relationships
Building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
Other duties as required