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. Responsibilities Working under the direction of National Director Ethics and Independence. Serve as a resource for engagement teams on complex independence matters and assist with supporting documentation for the assurance file. Work closely with senior stakeholders and the marketing teams, support the process of identification, documentation and approval of marketplace business relationships. Monitor developments in Canadian and international independence standards and perform the initial impact assessment. Provide guidance to firm integrations team on independence matters as required. Assist the National Director Ethics & Independence with: Managing the long association of partners performing public company audit engagements process. The identification and implementation of opportunities for process improvement and leveraging technology. Provide support to the Manager, Global Independence System in high volume periods. Develop and update internal policies, communications and training content, and sometimes present content on independence matters. Assist in motivating, coaching and developing members of the National Ethics and Independence team. About Us 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 Qualifications 4+ years of experience in a CPA firm, in a quality or risk management position, or in a similar practice or function. CPA designation is an asset. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business or Law. Strong understanding of services provided by a CPA firm. Ability to research and understand external regulations or guidance produced by IESBA, Canadian provincial CPA Institutes, AICPA, PCAOB, and the SEC. Ability to build relationships and establish trust with individuals at all levels, including the leaders, at the Firm through superior verbal and written communication and negotiation skills. A love of working both independently and as part of a supportive and collaborative team in a fast paced, agile and unstructured environment. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments. Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately. Team player and ability to work with others to accomplish a common goal. Benefits 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 . 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 $110,000–$151,300 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors. Culture 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr