Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services (Regional Leader)

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’s Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practices works collaboratively with a variety of different clients including publicly-traded, private, government entities and not-for-profit organizations to achieve their goals by providing support and guidance that allows them to meet regulatory requirements, manage risk and achieve organizational objectives.
 

Whether we serve our people, our clients, or our communities, BDO Canada has been committed to building longstanding relationships for over 100 years. Being part of BDO Canada allows you to develop your strengths, learn from diverse people, and make an impact.
 

We believe change brings incredible opportunity: the chance to rethink our place in the evolving market, and create a business that’s more innovative, sustainable, and diverse than it’s ever been. 
 

Our Calgary office is looking for a Risk Advisory Services Leader for the region of Calgary & Edmonton to join the Advisory team and own the following responsibilities:
 

• Manage the Alberta-based risk advisory practice

• Establish strong relationships with clients at all levels of experience, including leadership

• Execute a project plan for complex engagements in close collaboration with partners

• Actively develop business opportunities and contribute to business development and sales initiatives

• Assist with the development of methodologies, tools and templates

• Work closely with consultants and ensure mandate delivery to clients and act as a coach and mentor to team members in order to maximize their potential

• Define resourcing needs and actively participate in hiring team resources

• Take a leadership role in creating a working atmosphere that promotes learning and participate in group events and assist in the building of a team culture/environment

• Lead the team in executing operational internal audit, IT audit, internal control assessments (SOX 404, NI 52-109), third-party assurance (SOC 1/SOC 2)

• Provide value-added and relevant analysis of an organization’s internal control structure, performance, productivity and efficiency.

• Lead and deliver on fraud risk assessments across various business processes.

• Facilitate client workshops on various topics (including enterprise risk assessments).

• Assess the governance and internal control environment for various clients and providing value-add observations and recommendations.

 
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; 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

• Deep professional experience in internal audit, IT audit, risk management, and/or internal control assessments (SOX 404, NI 52-109), third-party assurance (SOC 1/SOC 2)

• A CPA, CIA, or CISA designation

• An ability to contribute to the effective planning of assignments

• A proven ability to deliver quality service and to meet client expectations;

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively clients and prospect staff at all levels of the organization;

• Experience in anticipating and diagnosing problems that arise during projects, building and documenting solutions, drafting effective communications for clients, managing and coordinating projects.

• Bilingualism is considered an asset to support the national team and serve our clients in other provinces & territories of Canada

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.

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. 

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