Manager, Valuation & Litigation Support

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.

As a Manager, Valuation & Litigation Support your responsibilities will include:

• Plan, execute, direct and complete valuations and litigation support engagements for clients from a variety of industries, including cannabis, manufacturing and distribution, technology, retail and distribution, and other diversified industries.
• Drafting Valuation Reports for the purposes of shareholder transactions, corporate reorganizations, income tax planning, estates, and financial reporting.
• Drafting Valuation Reports for financial reporting.
• Assist in litigation matters, including preparation of Expert Reports for shareholder disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties engagements.
• Building detailed valuation and financial models including sensitivity analysis.
• Serve as the day-to-day point person on valuation and litigation support engagements, lead meetings and calls with clients, advisors, and management.
• Manage client expectations concerning deliverables and deadlines and lead team efforts effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross-sell services.
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence.
• Work closely with Doane Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
• Manage business development activities, such as proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material.
• Support the development of junior team members.
• Involvement in the development of best practices within the group.
• Active participation in the development and growth of our Valuations and Litigation Support service offering.
  
  

In addition, and on occasion, you will assist with corporate finance mandates including acquisitions, divestitures, capital raises and other ad-hoc transaction advisory assignments.

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, Valuation & Litigation Support? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• CPA or CPA, CA professional designation
• CBV designation or close to achieving the designation
• 3 to 5 years of valuation experience
• Sound technical background in financial accounting and tax.
• Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of financial statements, as well as solid financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to manage projects
• Ability to draft and deliver engagement proposals
• Strong business written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and ability to juggle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Commitment to professional and client service excellence
• A strong desire to help clients succeed in all aspects of their operations
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, seeing a project from start to finish
• Willingness to work through peak periods, as required
• The ability to talk to and meet with people at various levels throughout an organization from a client service and business development perspective
• Demonstrated ability and experience in growing a practice and business development
• Expertise in Microsoft suite of products, with a particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of S&P Capital IQ would be 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’re committed to ensuring our compensation practices are fair, equitable and competitive. To get the conversation started, we’re happy to share that our current base salary for this role ranges from $90,000 - $124,000 in Vancouver, BC. If this role is available in another location(s), the associated salary range in that location(s) may vary based on relevant factors, including geography.

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?

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.