Bilingual Senior Manager, Assurance

BDO; Moncton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking a Bilingual Manager/Senior Manager for its Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in preparing tax returns, managing audits, and building client relationships. A CPA designation and fluency in both French and English are required. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of management experience.
• In-depth experience with ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS files.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients.
• Perform audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Train staff and invest in their professional development.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ASPE

ASNPO

PSAS

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. Our professionals provide exceptional service, offering advice and insights clients can trust. We foster an award-winning environment that emphasizes your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Winnipeg office seeks a Bilingual Manager / Senior Manager for the Assurance team. If you are currently in Canada and interested in relocating to Winnipeg, BDO may provide financial assistance. The role involves:

• Preparing year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across various industries.
• Performing audits, preparing working papers, and financial statements per regulatory standards.
• Building positive client relationships and responding effectively to requests and suggestions.
• Participating in business development and identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
• Growing your practice by managing higher volumes of work.
• Communicating progress and issues with team members regularly.
• Training staff and investing in their professional development; taking a leadership role within the office.
• Reviewing assurance and non-assurance engagements for private, non-profit, and public sector entities to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Managing audit and review assignments under ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS.
• Planning, supervising, and executing assurance and non-assurance engagements.
• Developing new client relationships and business opportunities.
• Addressing client issues promptly, using your technical skills and experience.
• Applying industry knowledge to anticipate and resolve client issues.
• Collaborating creatively to provide tailored solutions for clients.
• Assisting clients with accounting standards, drafting reports, and presentations.
• Preparing financial statements and liaising with auditors, including transitioning between frameworks.
• Staying current on financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Fluently bilingual in French and English, both written and oral.

How do we define success for your role?

• Demonstrating BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, & Collaboration.
• Understanding clients’ industries, challenges, and opportunities; being seen as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• Providing effective service delivery and fostering an inclusive, engaging work environment.
• Participating in adopting digital tools and strategies for innovation.
• Growing your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• In-depth experience with ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS files.
• 2-4+ years of management experience.
• CPA designation required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Leadership focus on employee engagement.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.