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 Winnipeg office is looking for a Senior Associate to join the Finance & Operations team. In this role, you’ll manage full-cycle accounting processes, lead month-end reporting, and mentor junior team members while driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of clients across industries.
Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, collections, and payment tracking.
Complete HST, payroll, and other regulatory filings on time and with precision.
Lead the month-end close process, including variance analysis and reporting deliverables.
Support cash flow forecasting, budget tracking, and working capital management.
Track key financial metrics and KPIs, producing executive summaries and variance reports.
Maintain audit readiness through accurate documentation and strong internal controls.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and automate recurring tasks.
Use cloud-based accounting tools (QuickBooks, Sage, Caseware, Excel) to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Coach junior team members, providing feedback and on-the-job guidance.
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
You are able to effectively communicate within your work team both in written and verbal formats.
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.
You are able to work independently.
Your Experience and Education
Undergraduate degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance, with CPA prerequisites completed or in progress.
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in public accounting or client-service roles.
Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, and KPI tracking.
Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage, Caseware, and Excel.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated initiative and leadership with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
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.
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