Senior Manager, National Assurance

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

BDO Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our National Assurance team. This role can be based in any of our Canadian office locations.  

As a Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing guidance, tools, and training to empower our assurance professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements that adhere to professional standards and firm policies. 

Key responsibilities: 

Technical Guidance & Methodology Development 

• Develop and maintain internal and client-facing assurance publications, templates, and methodology guidance  

• Update National manuals, tools, and policies to support effective and efficient engagement execution 

• Translating regulatory and standard setting changes into practical resources  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Risk, Assurance) to ensure guidance and methodology reflects the broader regulatory landscape and client environment 

• Incorporate evolving technologies and tools that enhance assurance quality and efficiency 

Training & Knowledge Sharing 

• Design and deliver impactful training programs for partners and staff (live, virtual and on-demand) 

• Develop FAQs, internal guides, and communications to support consistent and efficient application of standards 

• Support the transition to new platforms and methodologies through training that embraces digital enablement and evolving assurance practices 

Technical Committees and Groups

• Participate in standard setting and technical groups such as BDO Global committees and workgroups, CPA Canada technical committees

Technical Research & Consultation Support 

• Research Canadian and international assurance standards to inform of updates 

• Review consultations on assurance matters
• Responding to questions from engagement teams

Quality & Compliance Support 

• Contribute to firm-wide quality initiatives including CSQM implementation, and assurance quality enhancements
• Review assurance engagement work related to Technology Risk Assurance and coach team members on proper procedures and documentation 
• Manage larger, more complicated engagements
• Respond to regulatory findings and requests

Tool & Platform Enablement 

• Maintain and enhance assurance templates and tools to align with standards and firm practices 

• Champion the integration of innovative assurance technologies including Audit Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Collaboration & Communication 

• Work closely with senior leaders, partners and staff to align deliverables and timelines 

• Engage with Standard-setting bodies in outreach initiatives and activities 

• Prepare presentations and communications for internal and external clients
• Assist in the proposals and business development

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 internal/external client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; internal/external clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work 

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective delivery service 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 

• You are a designated CPA (or hold an equivalent international designation) with strong technical knowledge in assurance and related services
• You possess your CISA designation

• You bring 10+ years of progressive experience in assurance
• You have strong Technical Expertise including a deep understanding of IS audit, Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), PCAOB, ISA, firm audit methodology, and emerging IT risks
• You have an Audit Quality Orientation, a strong track record of quality reviews, technical standard implementation, and regulatory compliance
• You have leadership skills including the ability to lead technical teams, influence partners, and manage cross-functional projects
• You have communication & training skills including distilling technical concepts into clear guidance and leading training sessions
• You possess strategic awareness such as understanding of upcoming industry and regulatory trends (cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud, AI risks, CAS 500)
• You are practical, possessing appropriate judgement to determine when strict adherence to the letter of the standards is appropriate or not

• You are comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and handling multiple projects simultaneously

• You are adaptable and forward-thinking, with a demonstrated ability to embrace change and leverage technology to improve assurance execution and training delivery 
• The ability to read/write/speak French would be considered a strong asset

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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