Senior Manager, National Assurance Standards

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Manager, National Assurance Standards who can work remote within any of our Canadian offices to join our National Assurance & Accounting team and own the following responsibilities :

• Providing guidance and performing research to assist individuals in the Firm's local offices on assurance and related services matters.
• Providing consultation and assistance to assurance teams on complex matters.
• Developing assurance and related services publications, manuals, and other practice tools for both internal and external distribution.
• Striving for efficiency in reviewing forms and policies, ensuring that standards and quality are met on a national level.
• Designing and delivering effective assurance and related services training programs for partners and staff, including live instructor-led training, web-based training, and virtual instructor-led training.
• Developing or enhancing Firm policies relating to assurance and related services standards.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work : Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; client's describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• You have a CPA designation (or foreign equivalent)
• You have a minimum of 5 years (post designation) of assurance and related services standards experience
• You have a strong proficiency in Canadian assurance and related services standards
• You have experience in delivering training and presentations, including development of relevant materials
• You have effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• You possess a basic understanding of other standards, policies and procedures including accounting standards (ASPE and ASNPO), risk management, independence, tax, etc.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways :

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up : Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.

We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter : We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.

We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts : We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity.

We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility : All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct : Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click "Apply now" to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.

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