Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services

pvtistes; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Risk Advisory Services. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in internal audits, strong project management, and bilingual abilities in English and French. The ideal candidate will work on various client engagements and provide top-notch advisory services. This position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in risk advisory or internal audit.
• Experience with SOX 404 / NI 52-109 controls.
• Strong information technology acumen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams on project planning.
• Build relationships with clients and direct fieldwork.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingualism (English & French)

Internal controls assessment

Education

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

Job description

Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services

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 looking for a Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services to join our risk advisory team and own the following responsibilities:

• Work on a variety of engagements including Internal Audit, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Assessments (SOX 404 / NI 52-019), enterprise risk management, program evaluation, independent project review, and business process enhancement/re‑design
• Collaborate with engagement teams to plan timelines, risk assessments, and other documents
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future assignments, while ensuring a high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork and informing managers of engagement status
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
• Review, document, evaluate, and test business processes and internal controls in a wide range of environments and industries
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and present complex ideas into clear communications
• Ensure high quality client service through daily progress of fieldwork to managers and staff

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, are pursuing or interested in pursuing your professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
• You have 3-5 years of professional experience in a risk advisory or internal audit setting with preference given to applicants with specific SOX 404 / NI 52-109 experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, completing key risk and control matrices (KRCMs).
• You have a strong acumen for information technology and can assess information from an audit perspective.
• You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
• You display strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bilingualism in English & French is a must due to frequent communications and interactions by email and phone with English‑speaking clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.

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 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.

With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note‑taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.