Accountant, Assurance

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. 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. 

As an Accountant, Assurance your responsibilities will include:
• Planning, preparing and execution of financial statement audits and reviews
• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions
• Planning fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs
• Working with clients in target industry sectors under varying reporting frameworks
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries
• Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice

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. 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. 

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues' stories at

Think you've got what it takes to be an Accountant, Assurance? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• Interest in pursuing CPA designation or designation near completion
• Graduate from a Post Secondary program, with a focus in accounting
• Previous technical expertise in assurance, accounting would be an asset
• Build and deepen meaningful business relationships with colleagues, clients in the marketplace, based on strong rapport, trust, and respect
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Ability to work independently 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player able to rally resources and work with others to exceed the expectations of the client
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new technology tools

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?