Manager, Risk Advisory Services

BDO Canada LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Risk Advisory Services to lead engagement teams and oversee internal controls, ERM, and governance projects. The role emphasizes client relationships, project budgets, and continuous development within a collaborative environment.

You should have a bachelor’s degree and pursue or hold a CPA/CIA/CISA designation, with at least five years of experience. The compensation range reflects market norms for this leadership role in Canada.

Qualifications

• You have completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration or in a related field.
• You have completed or are actively pursuing your professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in risk advisory services or other related field.
• You have a strong understanding of internal control environments and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
• You display strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.
• You can prioritize workload based on priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You possess strong time management skills.
• You can thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
• You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams to plan and provide risk advisory services engagements to clients.
• Oversee the review, documentation, evaluation and assessment of compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, internal controls, and initiatives in a wide range of environments.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact, and identify improvements for future engagements.
• Actively support and assist the team in pursuing business development opportunities, including proposals and presentations.
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and communications.
• Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
• Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
• Manage project timelines, scopes, and budgets to ensure they are provided on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
• Support team capacity planning, budgeting and engagement resourcing.
• Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
• Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
• Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Writing skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.)

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 BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Manager, Risk Advisory Services to join the BDO’s Risk Advisory team in Toronto. This is a replacement role and presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-established practice within a collaborative and client-focused environment. The following provides an overview of the opportunity:

The Risk Advisory team endeavors to identify the most significant issues facing our clients with the objective of helping them understand what these risks are and how these risks could impact their business and/or operations. As part of the team, you will be challenged to analyze new and emerging trends in the management, business, risk, legal, environmental, social, and governance landscapes, examine how our clients can mitigate the impact to their business, and help them determine how they can leverage these trends as new opportunities. Our work takes the form of internal control advisory and assessments, internal audits, enterprise risk management, governance and process improvement, and more.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead engagement teams to plan and provide risk advisory services engagements to clients.
• Oversee the review, documentation, evaluation and assessment of compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, internal controls, and initiatives in a wide range of environments.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact, and identify improvements for future engagements.
• Actively support and assist the team in pursuing business development opportunities, including proposals and presentations.
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and communications.
• Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
• Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
• Manage project timelines, scopes, and budgets to ensure they are provided on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
• Support team capacity planning, budgeting and engagement resourcing.
• Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
• Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
• Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.

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 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 & 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 have completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration or in a related field.

You have completed or are actively pursuing your professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).

You have at least 5 years of professional experience in risk advisory services or other related field.

You have a strong understanding of internal control environments and enterprise risk management frameworks.

You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.

You display strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.

You can prioritize workload based on priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

You possess strong time management skills.

You can thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.

You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.

You are focused on goals, results, and clients.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $88,000-$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.

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.