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 BDO Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our National Assurance team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Canadian office locations. As a Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing guidance, tools, and training to empower our assurance professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements that adhere to professional standards and firm policies. Key responsibilities: Technical Guidance & Methodology Development Develop and maintain internal and client-facing assurance publications, templates, and methodology guidance Update National manuals, tools, and policies to support effective and efficient engagement execution Translate regulatory and standard setting changes into practical resources Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Risk, Tax) to ensure guidance and methodology reflects the broader regulatory landscape and client environment Incorporate evolving technologies and tools that enhance assurance quality and efficiency Training & Knowledge Sharing Design and deliver impactful training programs for partners and staff (live and virtual and on-demand) Develop FAQs, internal guides, and communications to support consistent and efficient application of standards Support the transition to new platforms and methodologies through training that embraces digital enablement and evolving assurance practices Technical Research & Consultation Support Research Canadian and international assurance standards to inform updates Review consultations on assurance matters for private company engagements Quality & Compliance Support Contribute to firm-wide quality initiatives including CSQM implementation, and assurance quality enhancements Tool & Platform Enablement Maintain and enhance assurance templates and tools to align with standards and firm practices Champion the integration of innovative assurance technologies that align with our quality and methodology goals Collaboration & Communication Work closely with senior leaders, partners and staff to align on deliverables and timelines Engage with Standard-setting bodies in outreach initiatives and activities Prepare presentations and communications for internal and external stakeholders How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration You understand your internal/external client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; internal/external 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 & 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 are a designated CPA (or hold an equivalent international designation) with strong technical knowledge in assurance and related services You bring 10+ years of progressive experience in assurance, including a minimum of 2 years at the Senior Manager level, with practical exposure in CSQM implementation or other audit quality initiatives. You have strong knowledge of Canadian Assurance Standards (e.g., CAS, CSRE, CSQM, CSAE) You have experience delivering training or presentations You are comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and handling multiple projects You bring working knowledge of intersecting areas such as ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, independence, risk, and tax You have experience using assurance tools and platforms You are adaptable and forward-thinking, with a demonstrated ability to embrace change and leverage technology to improve assurance execution and training delivery Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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. With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note-taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada 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. When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.
