Manager, Transactions [Due Diligence]

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 [Due Diligence] you will be making a difference by:
· Serve as the day to day lead on transactions engagements for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries 
· Provide hands‑on experience with Quality of Earnings, working capital normalization, and net debt analysis
· Advise on financial aspects of SPAs / APAs, including deal mechanics and post‑closing adjustments
· Ability to connect diligence findings to valuation, deal structuring, and investor decision‑making
· Lead meetings and calls with clients and target management
· Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross-sell services.
· Manage business development activities, such as proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
· Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
· Provision of timely, meaningful and critical feedback to clients to support their transaction decision
· Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth through client delivery excellence, thought leadership, and business development
· Leverage data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and automation to enhance diligence insights, storytelling, and efficiency
· Partner with internal technology and innovation teams to experiment with advanced analytics, workflow automation, and emerging AI‑enabled solutions in diligence
· Help evolve traditional FDD deliverables by incorporating interactive dashboards, data‑driven visuals, and repeatable analytics where appropriate

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 [Due Diligence]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
· 2 plus years of transaction service experience in a professional services firm
· Sound technical background in financial accounting, tax and business performance analysis
· Understanding of M&A markets and trends
· Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence 
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Progression or attainment of a complementary designation such as an CPA, MBA, CBV or CFA is considered an asset
· Expertise in Microsoft suite of products, with a particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization and analytics tools is considered an asset

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 $97,000–$135,000 in Toronto. 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?