BDO Canada LLP

Business Architect

BDO Canada LLP • $90K — $120K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years experience in business analysis, architecture, or solution design in an enterprise environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, iFirm, QuickBooks, and ServiceNow.
  • Strong business capability design and process modeling skills, including BPMN.
  • Experience with CRM, ERP, and ITSM platforms for process optimization.
  • Proficient in using AI tools for documentation and analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Certifications in Business Architecture or Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to define capabilities and operating models.
  • Model current and future state processes for system alignment.
  • Collaborate with architects and tech teams to align platforms with business outcomes.
  • Develop artifacts like capability maps and process flows.
  • Provide recommendations on system integration and automation improvements.
  • Facilitate workshops for requirements gathering and design alignment.
  • Support program planning and initiative prioritization.

Benefits

  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Support digital tool adoption for innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
  • Engage with diverse teams across departments.
  • Play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and client service delivery.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The Business Architect will play a pivotal role in aligning enterprise systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, iFirm, QuickBooks, and ServiceNow, with strategic business capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery. This replacement role is ideal for a systems thinker and skilled collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business strategy and solution delivery, leveraging architectural frameworks to guide system integration and will own the following responsibilities:
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to define business capabilities, value streams, and target operating models across departments including client service, finance, HR, and operations.
  • Model current and future state processes to drive system alignment and operational improvement.
  • Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, and technical teams to ensure platforms are designed with business outcomes in mind.
  • Develop business architecture artifacts such as capability maps, integration models, process flows, and business requirements.
  • Provide insight and recommendations on system integration, automation, and data flow improvements.
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to support requirements gathering and design consensus.
  • Support program planning through initiative prioritization, benefits realization, and requirements traceability.
  • Support development of integrated business and technology roadmap strategies while researching/understanding emerging technologies and competitor practices.
  • Contribute to governance processes related to enterprise systems and architectural standards.
  • Promote a shared understanding of business goals and foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.


How do we define success for your role?
  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your stakeholder's industry, challenges, and opportunities; stakeholders describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your stakeholders
  • 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:
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in business analysis, business architecture, or solution design within a complex or enterprise setting.
  • Experience with task-management, workflow, case-management, or work-orchestration platforms, including process redesign, system transition, integration requirements, reporting, controls, and change adoption.
  • Strong knowledge of CRM, ERP, financial systems, workflow platforms, and ITSM platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, iFirm, QuickBooks, ServiceNow, or comparable enterprise systems.
  • Proficient in business capability design, process modelling, including BPMN.
  • Demonstrated experience in process optimization and digital transformation.
  • Practical fluency with AI-enabled productivity and analysis tools, with the ability to use AI responsibly to accelerate documentation, process analysis, requirements development, research, and stakeholder synthesis.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Certifications in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, or Project Management considered an asset.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making.
  • Adept at navigating both business and technical environments, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
Learn more about BDO Canada LLP
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
* Ladders Estimates

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