Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Digital is looking for a Dayforce General Ledger Implementation Consultant to join our People Experience team, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. This is a net new role and the individual will own the following responsibilities :

Manage all aspects of the GL implementation lifecycle which includes consulting with the client to collect, document and validate functional requirements, solution design, configuration, unit and integration testing, training, and deployment

Apply functional and technical expertise to effectively execute requirements

Partner with client project managers and executives throughout the implementation

Engage with key client stakeholders such as Controllers, Accountants, and Financial Officers to analyze and document their specific GL posting requirements

Consult and advise clients through the implementation process on best practices that maximize value and return on investment

Collaborate with the project team, internal partners, external clients, and third parties to ensure a successful delivery

Provide internal status updates, noting issues / risks with recommended resolution to Green

Effectively manage multiple projects and clients at the same time with multiple competing priorities and to coach others to work effectively

Implement Organizational Readiness best practices in preparation for rollout

Train client staff for them to capably perform day-to-day activities

Manage multiple client / project engagements simultaneously

Identify best practices / lessons learned & document / share internally

Complete new release training as needed & be our expert on Dayforce

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 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 & 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

2+ years of Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation experience (Dayforce experience is preferred however similar solutions such as UKG, ADP, etc. will also be considered)

Practical knowledge of accounting and payroll, production environment and implementation practices

Deep proficiency with XML / XSLT and experience with Data Conversion tools / processes (ETLV)

High level of proficiency creating HR, Payroll, Benefits 834 or Cobra files using XML / XSLT methodology.

Understanding of common Human Capital Management (HCM) business practices

Relationship management and consulting acumen – asking the right question to design the right solution

Ceridian Integration and Ceridian Data Conversion Certification is an asset

Understanding & developing relational databases & SQL is an asset

Self-motivated, articulate & able to engage audiences