Senior Manager, Transaction Services

BDO Canada LLP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Senior Manager, Transaction Services in Montreal to lead financial due diligence engagements. The role involves preparing critical reports, managing teams, and generating new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation, significant experience in M&A, and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusivity support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of deal experience in financial due diligence, M&A, or corporate finance.
• CPA designation is required; CBV or CFA is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements supporting investment decisions.
• Prepare and review reports highlighting key financial findings.
• Coach and mentor staff for high performance.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation

CBV or CFA

Tools

VBA

Power BI

Job description

Senior Manager, Transaction Services

Apply remote type: Hybrid | Location: Montreal - 1000 Rue De La Gauchetière Ouest | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition id: JR4742

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and clients. We provide exceptional service, helping clients with trustworthy advice and insight. Our award-winning environment fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Montreal office seeks a Senior Manager, Transaction Services to join our advisory team. Responsibilities include:

• Leading financial due diligence engagements supporting private equity funds and corporates in investment and divestiture decisions, analyzing financial and operational results, conducting interviews, and generating insights to support investment theses and identify risks and opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing deal-focused reports and presentations highlighting key findings and financial drivers/risks.
• Identifying post-acquisition actions to improve earnings and cash flows, evaluating seasonality effects, and conducting industry and company research.
• Managing project execution and deal teams for successful outcomes.
• Coaching and mentoring staff to foster high performance and a learning environment.
• Generating new business opportunities within Financial Advisory Services and developing long-term client relationships.
• Driving growth and practice management with an entrepreneurial approach.

How do we define success for your role?

• Demonstrating BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• Understanding client industries, challenges, and opportunities; being positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• Focusing on effective service delivery.
• Contributing to an inclusive, engaging work environment that attracts and retains talent.
• Participating in digital transformation initiatives.
• Continuously developing your expertise through learning and professional growth.

Your experience and education

• CPA designation required; CBV or CFA is an asset.
• At least 5 years of deal experience in financial due diligence, M&A, corporate finance, or corporate development, including supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of international and US markets is beneficial.
• Experience with VBA, Macros, Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• A desire to lead in a high-growth environment.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, autonomous, rigorous, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong initiative and adaptability.
• Market-facing with relationship-building skills for future opportunities.

Why BDO?

Recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025, we foster a supportive environment for professional and personal success. We promote engagement, learning, community involvement, and wellness, with competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible, inclusive culture. Our workplace respects diversity and inclusivity, providing accommodations as needed.

Our blended work model supports flexible arrangements, balancing in-office, client-site, and virtual work.

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