BDO Canada LLP

Insolvency Counselling Manager

BDO Canada LLP$70K — $118K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered BIA Insolvency Counsellor designation required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in insolvency-related roles.
  • Strong knowledge of insolvency legislation, rules, and best practices.
  • Proven ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to accommodate varying work schedules, including occasional evenings.
  • Proficiency in English for complex communication with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and distribute workload across counselling teams.
  • Ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and organizational standards.
  • Provide guidance in resolving complex client and creditor issues.
  • Communicate performance expectations and operational objectives to team members.
  • Monitor team productivity to meet service levels and quality standards.
  • Identify performance gaps and collaborate on improvement plans.
  • Coach and mentor team members for professional growth and skill development.
  • Independently manage up to six counselling sessions daily while fulfilling leadership duties.

Benefits

  • Flexible work-from-home options available across Canada.
  • Opportunity to lead and influence a key team in the organization.
  • Access to professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and respect.
  • Involvement in the integration of innovative digital tools and strategies.
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Centre of Excellence Manager to join our Personal Debt Solutions team, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the Counselling team and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and client-focused insolvency counselling services. This is a replacement role. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of insolvency legislation and procedures to effectively guide, support, and optimize team performance. 

Responsibilities include:  

  • Coordinate and distribute workload across the teams, monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.  
  • Partner with Team Leaders to ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, organizational standards, and industry best practices.  
  • Provide guidance and support in resolving complex client and creditor concerns in a professional and timely manner.  
  • Clearly communicate performance expectations, priorities, and operational objectives to team members.  
  • Monitor team productivity and performance to ensure established service levels, quality standards, and individual performance metrics are consistently achieved.  
  • Identify performance gaps and collaborate with Team Leaders to develop and implement effective resolution and improvement plans.  
  • Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality assurance standards.  
  • Coach, mentor, and support team members in their professional growth, skill development, and subject matter expertise.  
  • Maintain the ability to independently manage and conduct up to six counselling sessions per day while balancing leadership and operational responsibilities. 

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 client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describes 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 & 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  

  • Registered BIA Insolvency Counsellor designation required.  
  • Strong knowledge of insolvency legislation, rules, procedures, and industry best practices, with a minimum of five years of related experience preferred.  
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.  
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to accommodate varying work schedules, including occasional evening hours as required.  
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, exceptional client service, and producing high-quality, detail-oriented work.  
  • Due to the frequent and complex communication with English-speaking clients and partners both within and outside of Quebec, as well as the requirement to draft documentation in English, proficiency in English is essential for this role. 

    The compensation for this role is $70,000-$118,000 annually.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page. 

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.
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