Coordinator, CPA Program

BDO Canada; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Ontario is seeking a Coordinator for their CPA Program. This role involves providing administrative support to CPA students, ensuring smooth processes for education tracking and experience reporting. Candidate must have a relevant post-secondary education and 1-2 years of administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a client-service mindset are essential. Join a firm recognized for its people-first culture and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits from day one

Market-leading personal time off policy

Support for wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with CPA programs or PERT is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the CPA Student Programs team.
• Assist CPA students and mentors with guidance related to practical experience reporting.
• Perform routine PERT administration, maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate CPA Program Monitoring process documentation.
• Support CFE Prep logistics and assist with information gathering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client service mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with data and spreadsheets

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or related field

Job description

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

Reporting to the National Manager, CPA Student Programs, the Coordinator, CPA Program provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to CPA students across the firm. This is a new role which will help ensure smooth processes for practical experience reporting, education tracking, and CFE preparation activities.

You will support the overall administration of 170+ Pre-Approved Programs (PPRs) and assist with delivering a positive, organized experience for CPA students, mentors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the CPA Student Programs team, including responding to student questions through shared inboxes and AssistMe tickets.
• Assist CPA students and mentors with basic guidance related to practical experience reporting (PERT) and onboarding activities.
• Perform routine PERT administration such as enrollments, data checks, updating employment information, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support the annual CPA Program Monitoring process by coordinating documentation, tracking requirements, and assisting with compliance activities across all programs.
• Maintain tracking of CPA PEP candidates and help consolidate module exam results on a quarterly basis.
• Assist with CFE Prep logistics, including coordinating Densmore enrollments, scheduling information sessions, managing skill‑drill/event communications, organizing CFE Coach pairings, and supporting case review administration.
• Assist with information gathering and validating firm‑wide CFE results for distribution on CFE Results Days in August and November/December.
• Coordinate internal communication and follow‑ups with local offices and cross‑functional stakeholders as required.
• Provide general administrative coordination for meetings, reporting, and ongoing program operations.
• Facilitate CPA student orientation and regular information sessions for both co‑op and full‑time employees.

How We Define Success

• You model BDO’s core values — Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration — in your daily work.
• You provide helpful, timely, and professional support to students and colleagues.
• You contribute to efficient, accurate program administration and positive student experiences.
• You engage in an inclusive, collaborative team environment and remain open to learning.
• You adopt and use digital tools to streamline work and improve processes.
• You actively develop your skills through on‑the‑job learning and professional development opportunities.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in business administration, office administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Client‑service mindset with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with PERT or CPA programs is an asset.
• Experienced working with data, spreadsheets, and a variety of digital tools to support reporting and tracking.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $51,000 to $77,000 annually.

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. 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.

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