About the Role
BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Manager, Risk Advisory Services to join its Risk Advisory team. This role involves analyzing emerging trends in various landscapes, helping clients mitigate risks, and identifying new opportunities. The work includes program evaluations, independent reviews, internal audits, and risk assessments.
Responsibilities
- Lead engagement teams to plan and provide risk advisory services, including internal audits and independent assessments.
- Oversee the review, documentation, evaluation and assessment of compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency of business processes, internal controls, and programs/initiatives.
- Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements.
- Actively support and assist the team in pursuing business development opportunities.
- Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and communications.
- Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
- Develop/refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
- Manage project timelines, scopes, and budgets to ensure they are provided on time, on schedule, and within budget.
- Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
- Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
- Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.
Requirements
- Completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration or in a related field.
- Completed or interested in pursuing a professional designation (CPA, CIA).
- At least 5 years of professional experience in internal audit, risk advisory services or other related field.
- Ability to diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
- Strong problem solving, leadership, and writing and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload based on priorities and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
- Focus on goals, results, and clients.
- Possess or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
- Bilingualism in English & French is a must due to frequent communications and interactions by email and phone with English-speaking clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for this position.
Skills
- Risk Advisory Services
- Internal Audit
- Independent Assessments
- Business Process Evaluation
- Internal Control Assessment
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Information Gathering
- Data Analysis
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Writing
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Presentation Skills
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Manager
- 5+ years professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
- CPA designation (pursuing or completed)
- CIA designation (pursuing or completed)
Salary/Compensations
- $88,000-$134,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Flexible personal time off policy
- Reimbursement for wellness initiatives
About the Company
- BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients.
- BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Manager, Risk Advisory Services.
- BDO's people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026.
- Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful.
- 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.
- BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.
- We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
- We are committed to supporting your overall wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.
- If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
