Senior Accountant/Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

BDO Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is looking for a Senior Accountant/Manager to join their Accounting Advisory Services team in Ottawa. This role focuses on providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters, delivering high-quality solutions tailored to client needs. Candidates should have a CPA designation and experience in accounting advisory, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Competitive total cash compensation

Time off policy

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting advisory.
• Proficiency in IFRS and ASPE, knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounting Advisory projects related to IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE.
• Assist clients with the implementation of accounting standards.
• Prepare client-ready reports and presentations.

Skills

Proficiency in IFRS

Strong report-writing skills

Effective organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

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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 is seeking a dedicated

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 is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant or Manager to join our Accounting Advisory Services team. This role focuses on delivering expert guidance to clients on complex accounting matters. Working closely with clients, you will provide innovative, sector-specific solutions to support their financial reporting and business needs. This role can be done from any of our Canadian office locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and execute Accounting Advisory projects related to IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Assist clients with the implementation and application of accounting standards, including the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Collaborate with clients to address technical accounting issues, draft technical memoranda, and provide insights to resolve complex financial reporting challenges.
• Prepare client-ready reports, presentations, and related materials to clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Liaise with external auditors, facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Stay updated on developments in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to offer informed client support.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.
  
  
  

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 and 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:

• CPA designation with at least 3-5 years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or audit with a focus on technical accounting issues.
• Proficiency in IFRS and ASPE; knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills, including creating materials for various audiences.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
  

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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