Manager – Finance and Operations

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 Toronto and Oakville office is seeking a Manager to join our growing team. This is an existing vacancy where you will own the following responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting deliverables.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and payment processing.
• Complete HST, payroll, and other regulatory filings accurately and on time.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and working capital planning.
• Track key financial metrics and KPIs, preparing executive summaries, dashboards, and variance reports for stakeholders.

Enterprise & Public Company Support

• Support financial reporting requirements for public companies and complex private enterprises.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multi-entity organizations.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidation processes.
• Support external audits and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain audit readiness through strong documentation, governance, and internal control processes.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
• Drive automation initiatives and modernization of finance processes and reporting workflows.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system integrations, data migrations, and finance transformation projects.
• Leverage cloud-based accounting, reporting, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members through ongoing feedback, training, and career development support.
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted advisor on accounting, reporting, and operational matters.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

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 communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• You understand your clients' industries, challenges, and opportunities, consistently delivering high-quality service and advice.
• You proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and client outcomes.
• You contribute to an inclusive and engaging workplace that develops, retains, and attracts top talent.
• You embrace and promote innovation through the adoption of digital tools and technologies.
• You continually expand your technical and leadership capabilities through professional development.
• You work independently while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Experience & Education

• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, outsourced accounting, or client service environments.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements and intercompany reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and client service.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $76,000 - $126,000 annually.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. 

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

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.
• 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

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.  We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:  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.

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.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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