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.
While technology is at the core of what we do, our real value comes from helping clients improve how their finance function operates. We support businesses, not‑for‑profits, and municipalities with accounting, operational finance, system implementations, and fractional controller services.
We are seeking a Manager, Cloud Accounting Services who can take ownership of client engagements, lead and develop teams, and continue to add value to our practice.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical depth with practical leadership and client advisory work.
As a Manager, Cloud Accounting Services your responsibilities will include:
Client Leadership and Advisory
- Lead client engagements across cloud accounting, operational finance, and advisory services
- Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, including owners, executive directors, finance leaders, and municipal staff
- Support and deliver fractional controller and CFO‑for‑hire services such as cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and process improvement
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through additional advisory and project work
Engagement Delivery and Quality
- Oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close processes for complex clients
- Review working papers, reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure quality and accuracy
- Plan and manage engagement timelines, staffing, and budgets
- Ensure work is delivered efficiently using cloud-based technologies and standardized workflows
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop junior team members
- Allocate work, review outputs, and provide clear, practical feedback
- Support performance development through coaching, on‑the‑job learning, and file review processes
- Contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture
Practice Growth and Improvement
- Contribute to the growth and development of the practice
- Support the adoption of new tools, processes, and AI‑enabled workflows
- Assist with proposals, scoping, and pricing of client work where appropriate
- Share knowledge and practical insights across the team
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, Cloud Accounting Services? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
- CPA or CPB designation or equivalent experience
- Approximately 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry with a strong client‑facing component
- Experience leading engagements and supervising teams
- Strong understanding of cloud accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, and related tools
- Comfort working with clients beyond compliance, including accounting advisory, process improvement, and operational finance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly and practically
- A leadership mindset with a genuine interest in developing people
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?
