Manager, Transactions

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.

As a Manager, Transactions your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the preparation of valuations of assets and business interests for a wide range of purposes, such as: mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, taxation, public offerings, fairness opinions, management buy-outs, financial reporting, forensics and shareholder disputes.
• Assisting as part of a team of professionals supporting clients with all aspects of the purchase and sale of a business including leading the preparation of industry research, marketing documents, target purchaser analysis and all other facets of the mergers & acquisition process.
• Leading the preparation of financial models and financing proposal documentation for the purpose of sourcing and obtaining market driven senior and subordinated debt arrangements.
• Providing transaction advisory and due diligence services to clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, management buy-ins etc.
• Coaching and mentoring a team of advisory colleagues
• Lead various business development initiatives (internal and external) including presenting pitches, proposals and new client prospects as well as attendance at various business development events.
• Actively assisting the Partners with maintaining the operational excellence of the transactions practice through best practice billing, collections, scheduling and engagement management.
• Ensuring the transactions practice maintains compliance/due diligence standards with established operational procedures.

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, Transactions? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
• Completion of a university degree and Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Chartered Business Valuator “CBV” designation, or CBV student close to obtaining the designation
• 2 to 3 years transaction or equivalent experience
• Business development acumen and professional confidence growing an established practice
• Ability to work independently in support of the growth of the practice and demonstrated leadership potential
• Skilled at generating creative solutions to abstract or undefined problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills with the experience multi-tasking and working under pressure
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• An exceptional experience for the client approach to work
• Strong online research database skills
• Well-developed analytical and program-solving skills
• Confident and team focused, relationship-builder, interacts well with leaders, peers and clients
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; robust experience working with and developing complex financial models; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

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 $78,000–$100,000 in Kelowna. 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?