Senior Manager, Business Restructuring and Turnaround Services

BDO Canada LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Business Restructuring and Turnaround Services practice. You will advise corporate clients, lenders, and shareholders through financial reviews, turnarounds, and restructurings, while building relationships with lenders, private equity firms, and legal partners.

The role involves supervising staff, coaching less experienced team members, developing cash flow models, and presenting recommendations to financial institutions and

Qualifications

• CPA accounting and/or senior finance designation required.
• Enrolled or willingness to enroll in the CIRP and CNIE program.
• 4 or more years previous experience within the Restructuring field.
• Able to liaise well with staff and outside parties.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of insolvency rules, laws and procedures.
• Excellent written/verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Advanced financial modelling skills.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize with the flexibility to manage workload demands and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Advising corporate clients, advising lenders, creditors or shareholders through financial reviews, business turnarounds and financial restructurings (formal or informal).
• Develop business relationships with lenders, private equity, legal firms and the business community.
• Supervise staff, delegate tasks and projects as required.
• Develop the capabilities of less experienced staff through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, internal training delivery, and assignment of challenging work opportunities.
• Ability to prepare or manage the production of integrated cash flow models.
• Analyze cash flow models, projections, and business plans.
• Ability to identify, target, and develop referral sources.
• Assist with practice development assignments.
• Ongoing communications with debtors, creditors, the governmental regulators, and the Courts through stakeholder meetings, reports, attendance at Court, etc.
• Drafting and presenting reports and recommendations for financial institutions, C-suite executives, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, as travel is required as well as flexibility to meet stakeholders during off-hours

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

MS Office proficiency

Excellent written/verbal communication

Education

CPA accounting and/or senior finance designation

Enrolled or willing to enroll in CIRP CNIE

4+ years experience in Restructuring

Tools

MS Office

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.

Our Edmonton office is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Business Restructuring and Turnaround Services team and own the following responsibilities:

• Advising corporate clients, advising lenders, creditors or shareholders through financial reviews, business turnarounds and financial restructurings (formal or informal)
• Develop business relationships with lenders, private equity, legal firms and the business community
• Supervise staff, delegate tasks and projects as required
• Develop the capabilities of less experienced staff through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, internal training delivery, and assignment of challenging work opportunities
• Ability to prepare or manage the production of integrated cash flow models
• Analyze cash flow models, projections, and business plans
• Ability to identify, target, and develop referral sources
• Assist with practice development assignments
• Ongoing communications with debtors, creditors, the governmental regulators, and the Courts through stakeholder meetings, reports, attendance at Court, etc.
• Drafting and presenting reports and recommendations for financial institutions, C-suite executives, shareholders, and other stakeholders
• Must have access to reliable transportation, as travel is required as well as flexibility to meet stakeholders during off‑hours

Your experience and education

• CPA accounting and/or senior finance designation required
• Enrolled or willingness to enroll in the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) program and have completed (or in process of completing) the CIRP National Insolvency Examination (CNIE)
• 4 or more years previous experience within the Restructuring field
• Able to liaise well with staff and outside parties
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of insolvency rules, laws and procedures
• Excellent written/verbal communication
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Advanced financial modelling skills
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills
• Able to prioritize with the flexibility to manage workload demands and multiple tasks as required

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 & 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.

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.

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.

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Ready to make your mark at BDO?

When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi‑award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.