Your Opportunity

BDO Canada LLP is looking for aManager, Risk Advisory Servicesto join our Risk Advisory Services practice in Ottawa. This replacement role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a growing practice and help deliver exceptional value to our clients.

The following provides an overview of some of the recent engagements our team has been tasked with:

• Reviewing the process for administering grants, awards and prizes to professional artists and arts organizations across Ontario.
• Assessing indigenous engagement and reconciliation activities for Canadas largest nuclear science and technology laboratory.
• Developing a risk appetite framework for application across the Ontario Public Service.
• Assessing the financial projections and due diligence of a major infrastructure renewal project in Ottawa.
• Assessing the data and artificial intelligence strategy for the department responsible for social programs and the labour market at the federal level in Canada.
• Providing agile assurance over major digital transformation initiatives within the federal public service.
• Reviewing governance and reporting practices for a large, national natural museum.

Our clients include a range of public sector and not-for-profit organizations including the Childrens Aid Society of Toronto, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Indigenous Services Canada, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, The Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Ottawa, and many more.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead engagement teams to plan and provide risk advisory services, including internal audits, enterprise risk management programs and independent assessments.
• Oversee the assessment, documentation, and evaluation of compliance, effectiveness (performance) and efficiency of business processes, internal controls, and programs/initiatives in a wide range of environments.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements.
• Actively assist and support the team in pursuing business development opportunities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and analysis and present complex ideas through clear written and verbal communications.
• Review key deliverables and provide feedback to staff to ensure deliverables provided to our clients are of the highest quality and in accordance with relevant standards.
• Develop and refresh methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
• Manage projects to ensure they are conducted on time, on schedule, and within budget as much as possible.
• Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork.
• Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
• Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams.

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 clients 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 & 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 have completed a bachelors degree in business administration or a related field.
• You have completed your professional designation (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor).
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in an internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance or other related field.
• You can diagnose project issues, develop practical solutions, and draft clear, high-quality client deliverables
• You display strong problem solving, leadership, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize your workload and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
• You have experience managing project teams, providing coaching and guidance to junior team members, and supporting the delivery of high-quality client work.
• You thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
• You are focused on goals, results, and clients.
• You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.
  The expected range of compensation for this role is$88,000 - $134,000 per annum.