Manager, Transactions - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Who we areYou 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 2500 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.A career in our Transactions team with Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to:• Work with a team of professionals including experts in business valuations, capital advisory, complex financial modeling, mergers/acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence, and other professional advisers who are committed to and understand entrepreneurial people and organizations

• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path
• Be part of a fast growing environment with well respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussion
• Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects and
• Work with purpose and have a meaningful impact on our clients and staff.

As a Manager, Transactions your responsibilities will include:•Assisting as part of a team of professionals supporting clients with all aspects of the purchase and sale of a business including leading the preparation of industry research, marketing documents, target purchaser analysis and all other facets of the mergers & acquisition process.

• Leading the preparation of financial models and financing proposal documentation for the purpose of sourcing and obtaining market driven senior and subordinated debt arrangements.
• Providing transaction advisory and due diligence services to clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, management buy-ins etc.
• Leading the preparation of valuations of assets and business interests for a wide range of purposes, such as: mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, taxation, public offerings, fairness opinions, management buy-outs, financial reporting, forensics and shareholder disputes.
• Participation in various business development initiatives (internal and external) including attendance in support of pitches, proposals and new client prospects as well as attendance at various business development events.
• Actively assisting the Partners with maintaining the operational excellence of the transactions practice through best practice billing, collections, scheduling and engagement management.
• Acting as mentor for the development of junior level resources.
• Participation in various business development initiatives (internal and external) including attendance in support of pitches, proposals and new client prospects as well as attendance at various business development events.

Be Grant ThorntonIf 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.caThink you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Transactions Like the colour purple Great. Heres a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:• University degree and professional accounting designation (CPA)

• Completed specialist designation program such as the Chartered Business Valuator “CBV” or Chartered Financial Analyst “CFA”
• 1 to 3 years post designation (CBV or CFA) advisory or equivalent experience (Manager)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with and develop complex financial models
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Strong online research database skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• A client-focused approach to work
• Ability to generate creative solutions to abstract or undefined problems
• Well-developed analytical and program-solving skills
• Confident and team focused, able to interact well with peers and clients
• Ability to work independently in support of the growth of the practice and demonstrated leadership potential

In addition, the following skills would be considered an asset:• Previous experience in a Merger and Acquisition environment

• Previous experience in a corporate, commercial or investment banking role
• Previous business valuation experience, within the context of transaction support, fair value accounting, tax planning, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in the area of networking and business development
• Previous experience in a leadership role.

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.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple#LI-HYBRIDGrant 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.Quick Apply

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