Senior Consultant / Consultant, Risk Advisory Services

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute financial due diligence engagements, including analyzing historical financial statements, identifying key trends, assessing earnings quality, and evaluating financial performance.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify risks, opportunities, anomalies, and key business insights.
• Perform financial statement analysis, including ratio analysis, trend analysis, variance analysis, and benchmarking.
• Document, assess, and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and key business processes.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel to understand financial processes, risks, and controls.
• Prepare clear and concise working papers, analyses, reports, and client deliverables.
• Assist in planning and executing internal audit, controls, and risk advisory engagements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls, financial reporting processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and team members.
• Maintain a proactive and analytical approach to information gathering, problem‑solving, and client service.
• Support the development of methodologies, templates, and tools that enhance service delivery and engagement quality.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Success Criteria

• Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• Contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment.
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and innovative approaches to enhance service delivery.
• Continuously grow your technical expertise through learning and professional development.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Completed, are pursuing, or have a strong interest in pursuing a professional designation such as CPA, Master of Accounting (MAcc), CFA, CIA, or a similar credential.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, audit, financial due diligence, transaction services, financial advisory, internal audit, risk advisory, or a related field (Consultant: 1–3 years; Senior Consultant: 3–5 years).
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and internal control concepts.
• Experience performing financial statement analysis, trend analysis, ratio analysis, and interpreting financial results.
• Experience assessing and testing internal controls or participating in audit engagements is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Thrives in a collaborative and client‑focused environment.
• Qualification to obtain Government of Canada security clearance (or already obtained).
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000–$104,000 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation within the stated range.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market‑leading personal time‑off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives.
• Commitment to supporting overall wellness beyond working hours.

EEO Statement

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