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 to join our Accounting Advisory Services team. This role focuses on delivering expert guidance to clients on complex accounting matters. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you will provide innovative, sector-specific solutions to support their financial reporting and business needs.
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 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:
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We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
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We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
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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.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
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