Senior Manager, Personal Debt Solutions

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

Our Ottawa office is looking for a Senior Manager to join our BDO Personal Debt Solutions team and own the following responsibilities: 

• Manage consumer bankruptcy and proposal files 

• Provide advice on current bankruptcy laws and practices, conduct debtor assessments, and manage recovery of assets (including acting as Receivers) 

• Supervise staff and delegate tasks and projects as required 

• Ongoing communications with debtors, creditors, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, and the Courts through creditor meetings, reports, attendance at Court, etc. 

• Identify, target, and develop referral sources. 

• Assist with practice development assignments and travel to other BDO offices and satellite locations as required 

• Assist with managing court files, including taxation of fees  

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; the client describes 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 

• 5 or more years of related experience within the Insolvency field; while corporate insolvency experience is an asset, the primary focus will be on consumer work 

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of insolvency rules, laws, and procedures 

• Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee (Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) 

• Accounting designation (CPA-CA/CPA-CMA/CPA-CGA) is an asset 

• Able to prioritize with the flexibility to manage workload demands and multiple tasks as required 

• Flexibility on working hours as some evening work will be required 

• Willingness to travel to assist in the coverage of satellite offices 

• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in your work. 

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 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.

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