1-3 years of management experience in public accounting.
2-5 years of public company audit experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian public company reporting.
Experience with U.S. GAAP and PCAOB standards is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities.
Committed to high standards of client service and teamwork.
Responsibilities
Lead assurance and non-assurance engagements for various public issuers.
Plan and manage engagements, including risk assessments and budgeting.
Provide technical accounting guidance under IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
Support capital markets transactions like IPOs and due diligence.
Ensure compliance with audit quality standards and regulations.
Identify and address financial reporting and regulatory risks.
Supervise and develop team members while fostering collaboration.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through mentorship.
Exposure to high-growth enterprises and diverse public market transactions.
Engagement in innovative digital tools to enhance audit quality.
Build meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity
Our Vancouver office is seeking a Manager to join our Capital Markets Assurance team. This role provides an opportunity to work with dynamic publicly listed companies, SEC registrants, high-growth enterprises, and organizations pursuing public market transactions. The successful candidate will lead assurance engagements, provide technical accounting guidance, support capital markets activities, and help develop both client relationships and future leaders within the practice.
Your Responsibilities
Lead assurance and non-assurance engagements for Canadian reporting issuers, SEC registrants, and companies pursuing public market transactions in compliance with Canadian, U.S., and PCAOB standards
Plan and manage engagements, including risk assessment, materiality, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and execution
Provide technical accounting and financial reporting guidance under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including the review of financial statements and public company disclosures
Support capital markets transactions, including IPOs, financings, prospectus offerings, acquisitions, due diligence engagements, and other public market activities
Ensure compliance with firm methodology, quality management standards, CPAB requirements, and PCAOB inspection expectations while maintaining high audit quality
Identify and support your team's response to financial reporting, operational, fraud, and regulatory risks and resolve complex accounting and regulatory matters
Be part of teams that build strong relationships with clients, Audit Committees, Boards of Directors, and senior management while supporting business development initiatives
Supervise, coach, and develop team members and collaborate with specialists and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client service
How Do We Define Success for Your Role?
You consistently embody BDO Canada's core values-integrity, respect, collaboration, and accountability-across all aspects of your work
Clients view you as a trusted advisor who delivers high-quality service, understands their business, and provides practical solutions to complex challenges
You build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging workplace
You embrace innovation through the effective use of digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance client service and audit quality
You support the development of others through coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, while maintaining a commitment to continuous professional growth
Your experience and education
CPA designation is required.
Minimum 1-3 years of management experience and 2-5 years of public company audit experience within a public accounting environment.
Experience working with Canadian reporting issuers, SEC registrants, and/or companies pursuing public market transactions.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, Canadian public company reporting requirements, and public company assurance engagements; experience with U.S. GAAP, PCAOB auditing standards, and SEC reporting requirements is an asset.
Experience with ICFR and public company governance environments is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Committed to client service, teamwork, technical excellence, professional development, and supporting high-growth and publicly traded organizations.
Salary Range: $76k - $126k annually
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.
