Job Description

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 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. Our Advisory Services practice is looking for a Senior Associate in the Transactions group. The Transactions team provides financial advisory services to middle-market private and public businesses in Canada and around the world in the areas of Transaction Advisory Services, Capital Advisory, Valuations, and Mergers & Acquisitions. You will play an integral role within the Transactions team by supporting and managing various aspects of client engagements. As a highly motivated professional, in this role you will be expected to support the other members of the Transactions team in M&A, corporate finance and transaction advisory engagements. As a Senior Associate, Transactions [Due Diligence] your responsibilities will include: Execute buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, food & beverage, technology, business services, etc. Prepare Microsoft Excel based Analysis Packs (also referred to as Databooks) including preparing data (general ledgers, trial balances, and sales data), performing reconciliations, and ensuring integrity of data Undertake data analytics (using Analysis Pack, Tableau and other analytic software) to support quantification of transaction metrics (Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Working Capital, Net Debt, etc.) and derive insights on key trends and drivers of financial performance Actively participate in client meetings and site visits with owners and key executives to gather financial information and insights Write financial due diligence reports containing insightful analysis to support users of financial diligence report (clients, potential buyers, lenders and other decision makers) in making decisions with respect to the transaction and post-transaction integration Pro-active, timely and collaborative communication to gather information and project management with deal team members including colleagues, clients, targets and other deal participants Involvement in other Transaction engagements and group administrative duties including but not limited to preparation of engagement letters, presentations for prospective clients, project management, etc. Be 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 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 Senior Associate, Transactions [Due Diligence]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick: A CPA designation or close to achieving a CPA designation (have achieved all assurance & tax hours) 2-3 years’ experience involving analysis of financial statements or other financial information, including financial modeling with Excel Undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in finance or accounting Proven track record of high academic achievement High proficiency with MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling purposes Detail oriented in working with large data sets and through reconciliations and preparation of financial information Strong business acumen Strong business writing and communication skills Experience with industry standard accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle, etc.) and data analytic tools (MS Power BI, Tableau) would be considered an asset Ability to work independently, yet works comfortably as part of a larger team Possesses confidence, ability and initiative to support the development of external relationships through networking and meeting with all levels of management and centers of influence At 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! Are you ready to Discover Your Purple? #LI-HYBRID Grant Thornton LLP 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 careers@ca.gt.com and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.