Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I)

bdo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I) team in Calgary. You will oversee multiple engagement teams, ensuring high-quality accounting and financial reporting for privately held clients, including compilations and tax compliance.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to growth through process improvements and client relationships, leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency and value.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in public accounting, including 3+ years in a Manager or Senior Manager capacity.
• Strong experience in compilation engagements and financial reporting for private enterprises.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams, engagements, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with Caseware, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel; technology for process improvement valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review financial reporting and compilation engagements across a client portfolio with technical excellence.
• Provide advanced technical accounting guidance and mentorship to Managers and team members.
• Lead preparation and review of working papers, financial statements, and tax returns as needed.
• Drive operational efficiency by monitoring budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to enhance value.
• Contribute to strategic growth through business development and coaching future leaders.
• Champion adoption of digital tools and automation to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Digital tools adoption

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

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 is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Financial Reporting & Insights (FR&I) team. This group provides high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for privately held businesses, including compilations, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax compliance.

As a Senior Manager, you'll play a key leadership role - overseeing multiple engagement teams, ensuring the highest quality of work, and supporting the continued growth and success of our FR&I practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review financial reporting and compilation (formerly Notice to Reader) engagements across a client portfolio, ensuring technical excellence, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Provide advanced technical accounting guidance and mentorship to Managers and team members.
• Lead the preparation and review of working paper files, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax returns as needed.
• Drive operational efficiency by monitoring engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and proactively identify opportunities to enhance value and strengthen relationships.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the FR&I team through business development, process improvements, and coaching future leaders.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools, process innovation, and automation to improve quality and efficiency in engagement execution.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & 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 grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

Your Experience and Education

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in public accounting, including 3+ years in a Manager or Senior Manager capacity.
• Strong experience in compilation engagements (formerly Notice to Reader) and financial reporting for private enterprises.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing corporate and personal tax returns.
• Proven leadership skills in managing teams, engagements, and client relationships.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Caseware, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel; experience leveraging technology for process improvement is highly valued.

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 initiati