Manager, Global Independence System

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 over 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.

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.

As a Manager, Global Independence System your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day process of responding to personal independence related questions from client facing colleagues
• Oversee the personal independence audits of the firm including selecting individuals for audit, carrying out the audit and reporting on the results of the audit
• Understand public markets and how to use online resources (regulatory filings, annual reports, etc.) to assist in maintaining the Firm’s listing of publicly listed audit clients
• Propose, plan and implement changes to the independence audit process, including leveraging new or existing technologies, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency within the program.
• Work with the National Director Ethics & Independence to manage the Firm’s personal independence obligations
• Draft and update policies related to personal independence as needed
• Co-lead a team of three colleagues
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately
• Take-on other special-projects as requested
  
  

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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, Global Independence System? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field
• A very good understanding of financial products including stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds
• 4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm, supporting quality or risk systems, or in a similar practice or function
• Previous experience managing teams or previous supervision and development of colleagues on a formal / informal basis
• Understanding of corporate ownership structures and terminology (parent, subsidiary, brother-sister, joint venture, global ultimate owner/parent)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to assume, prioritize, and execute multiple assignments
• Takes direction well, while also having a natural disposition to develop and invest in colleagues and operate in a self-directed and results-oriented manner
• Ability to interact professionally with Partners and all levels of employees as well as external vendors and clients
• A team player and ability to work with others to accomplish a common goal
  
  

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!

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.