Manager, Financial Reporting & Insights

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 Canada is seeking a Manager to join our Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I) team. This group provides high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for privately held businesses, including compilations, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax compliance.

As a Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role — overseeing multiple engagement teams, ensuring the highest quality of work, and supporting the continued growth and success of our FR&I practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review financial reporting and compilation (formerly Notice to Reader) engagements across a client portfolio, ensuring technical excellence, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Provide advanced technical accounting guidance and mentorship to Managers and team members.

• Lead the preparation and review of working paper files, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax returns as needed.

• Drive operational efficiency by monitoring engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and proactively identify opportunities to enhance value and strengthen relationships.

• Contribute to the strategic growth of the FR&I team through business development, process improvements, and coaching future leaders.

• Champion the adoption of digital tools, process innovation, and automation to improve quality and efficiency in engagement execution.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients 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 grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

Your Experience and Education

• CPA designation required.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting, including 1+ year in a Manager capacity.

• Strong experience in compilation engagements (formerly Notice to Reader) and financial reporting for private enterprises.

• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing corporate and personal tax returns.

• Proven leadership skills in managing teams, engagements, and client relationships.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency with Caseware, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel; experience leveraging technology for process improvement is highly valued.