Manager, Business Restructuring & Turnaround Services

BDO Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada in Toronto is seeking a Manager to join our Corporate Restructuring team. You will lead restructuring engagements, work directly with senior client and stakeholder groups, and mentor engagement team members.

You will advise on receiverships, proposals, CCAA proceedings and turnarounds, and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate restructuring, insolvency, turnaround or related financial advisory experience.
• CPA designation is required in Canada.
• CFA designation or MBA is considered an asset.
• Enrolled in or progressing through CIRP with interest in progression.
• Knowledge of BIA, CCAA and related legislation; experience with formal/informal restructurings.
• Strong financial modelling and ability to analyze cash flow forecasts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders through financial reviews, turnarounds and restructurings.
• Participate in formal insolvency engagements including receiverships and bankruptcies.
• Assess distressed businesses and develop strategic restructuring and turnaround options.
• Prepare and analyze cash flow models, projections and business plans.
• Lead workstreams, coordinate deliverables and manage timelines.
• Coach and develop junior team members and maintain client communication.
• Build relationships with financial institutions, legal counsel and regulators.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

CPA designation (Canada)

CFA or MBA (asset)

CIRP candidate / enrolment (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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

Our Toronto office is looking for a Manager to join our Corporate Restructuring team.

BDO’s Corporate Restructuring team works with companies, lenders, creditors, shareholders and other stakeholders navigating financial distress, liquidity challenges, operational underperformance, and periods of significant change. Our team advises clients on both formal insolvency proceedings and informal restructuring and turnaround situations, helping stakeholders assess their options, stabilize businesses, and develop practical solutions to complex financial challenges. This is a new role.

As a Manager, you will take an active role in the planning and execution of restructuring engagements, work directly with senior client and stakeholder groups, and lead and develop members of the engagement team. You will have exposure to a broad range of mandates, which may include receiverships, bankruptcies, proposals, CCAA proceedings, business turnarounds, and other formal and informal restructuring engagements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise corporations, lenders, creditors, shareholders and other stakeholders through financial reviews, business turnarounds and formal and informal financial restructurings.
• Participate in and manage aspects of formal insolvency engagements, including receiverships, bankruptcies, proposals and CCAA proceedings, as applicable.
• Assess the financial and operational position of distressed or underperforming businesses and help develop strategic restructuring, stabilization and turnaround alternatives.
• Prepare, review and analyze integrated cash flow models, financial projections, business plans and other financial information to assess liquidity, viability and restructuring alternatives.
• Identify key financial, operational and business risks and develop practical recommendations to address challenges and improve outcomes.
• Lead components of client engagements, including planning work, coordinating deliverables, managing priorities and ensuring work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Lead, coach and develop engagement team members, including delegating work, reviewing deliverables and providing ongoing feedback and support.
• Maintain ongoing communication with debtors, creditors, lenders, legal counsel, governmental regulators, the Courts and other stakeholders through meetings, written reports and Court attendance.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports, analyses and recommendations to financial institutions, C-suite executives, boards, shareholders and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key referral sources, including financial institutions, legal professionals and other members of the restructuring community.
• Identify business development opportunities and participate in proposals, presentations, market research and other practice development initiatives.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to continuously improve engagement delivery, processes and the overall client experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across BDO's broader Financial Advisory and service offerings where client needs extend beyond restructuring.
• Maintain flexibility to travel to client sites, BDO offices and other off-site locations as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support clients and stakeholders outside of regular business hours when circumstances require.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and 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 & attract 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

• 2+ years of relevant corporate restructuring, insolvency, turnaround or related financial advisory experience.
• Canadian CPA designation is required.
• A CFA designation or MBA degree is considered an asset.
• Enrolled in or progressing through the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) Qualification Program, with an interest in continued progression within the insolvency profession.
• Working knowledge of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and other relevant insolvency and restructuring legislation.
• Experience participating in formal and/or informal restructuring engagements.
• Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills, including experience preparing and analyzing integrated cash flow forecasts.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and the ability to identify key financial, operational and liquidity issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading engagements and/or coaching and developing junior team members.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders in challenging or time-sensitive situations.
• Interest in developing professional relationships, building a business network and participating in business and practice development activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project-management skills.
• Access to reliable transportation and flexibility to travel to BDO offices, client locations and other off-site locations as required.

The compensation range for this role is $88,000 to $134,000 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.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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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