Manager, Transactions

Who we are Doane Grant Thornton is a large, growing professional services firm that values community and collaboration. We employ about 3,000 people across Canada and are focused on delivering excellence to clients, colleagues and the communities where we work and live. Responsibilities Lead the preparation of valuations of assets and business interests for a wide range of purposes including mergers, acquisitions, litigation support, taxation, public offerings, fairness opinions, management buy‑outs, financial reporting, forensics, and shareholder disputes. Assist as part of a team supporting clients with all aspects of the purchase and sale of a business, including industry research, marketing documents, target purchaser analysis, and other facets of the M&A process. Lead the preparation of financial models and financing proposal documentation for sourcing senior and subordinated debt arrangements. Provide transaction advisory and due diligence services to clients in areas such as M&A, leveraged buy‑outs, management buy‑ins, etc. Coaching and mentoring a team of advisory colleagues. Lead business development initiatives (internal and external), present pitches, proposals, and new client prospects, and attend business development events. Assist Partners with maintaining operational excellence of the transactions practice through billing, collections, scheduling, and engagement management. Ensure the practice maintains compliance and due diligence standards with established operational procedures. Qualifications and Experience 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 in growing an established practice. Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership potential. Skilled in generating creative solutions to abstract or undefined problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solid organizational skills with experience multitasking and working under pressure. Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail. Exceptional client‑service orientation. Strong online research database skills. Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills. Confident and team‑focused, relationship‑builder, interacts well with leaders, peers and clients. Strong Microsoft Excel skills; robust experience developing complex financial models; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. Benefits Profit sharing Flex days RRSP contributions Firmwide holiday closure Wellness benefits Concierge‑like benefits Work from anywhere in Canada for 4 weeks in the summer Current salary range for this role: $78,000–$100,000 in Kelowna. #J-18808-Ljbffr