FR&I Manager: Lead Financial Reporting & Insights

BDO Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Manager to join our Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I) team. The role oversees multiple engagement teams delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for privately held businesses, including compilations, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax compliance.

This replacement role emphasizes leadership, growth of the FR&I practice, and driving efficiency through digital tools and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, including 1+ year in a Manager role.
• Strong experience in compilation engagements and private enterprise financial reporting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing corporate and personal tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review financial reporting and compilation 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

BDO Canada is seeking a Manager to join our Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I) team. The role oversees multiple engagement teams delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for privately held businesses, including compilations, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax compliance.

This replacement role emphasizes leadership, growth of the FR&I practice, and driving efficiency through digital tools and process improvements.