Senior Manager, Independence & Ethics

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  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Putting people first, every dayBDO 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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.Your OpportunityWe are looking for an Independence and Ethics Senior Manager to support ongoing compliance and transformational independence and ethics initiatives nationwide within BDO Canada. This is a new role where you will work collaboratively with the internal Risk teams, engagement partners, service line leaders and other key stakeholders to deliver on strategic firm initiatives and to help the firm maintain adherence to professional standards to support both compliance and firm growth.
  • As a trusted advisor, support Partners and practitioners across Canada through consultations on independence, ethics and/or conflict of interest matters, including personal independence matters, permissibility of scope of services and root cause analyses;
  • Identify and lead key initiatives and campaigns related to independence, ethics and/or conflict of interest matters, including enhanced guidelines and processes, root cause analysis, and compliance/monitoring processes;
  • Oversee personal independence processes, including the personal independence monitoring program and execute annual audits of practitioners;
  • Liaise with partners and practitioners both domestically and abroad as required on independence and conflicts matters;
  • Maintain key policies and risk management procedures related to independence, conflicts and other risk areas;
  • Oversee and ensure that key processes and controls related to independence, ethics and conflicts meet firm, global and regulatory compliance requirements;
  • Research and understand the applicable regulatory standards, including the CPA Code of Professional Conduct, the IESBA International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants and the PCAOB/SEC independence rules, and be able to apply them to various situations;
  • Assist with internal and external inspections regarding independence, ethics and conflicts matters, including coordinating information requests, investigating findings and assisting with remediation; and,
  • Identify key training requirements and develop and delivery independence, ethics and conflicts training and communications to BDO Partners and staff.
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 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
  • CPA designation, legal designation or relevant risk/compliance experience
  • 7-10 years of audit, professional services, or relevant risk experience
  • Proven experience leading a team and driving both results and growth on initiatives and compliance with multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate through the design, implementation and streamlining of processes to create efficiencies, generate growth and improve effectiveness
  • Strong and effective communicator with a track record of developing deep relationships with senior leaders as a trusted advisor
  • Experience researching, interpreting and applying regulatory standards produced by professional accounting bodies, including the CPA, IFAC, AICPA, PCAOB and SEC
  • Ability to thrive and lead in an unstructured and agile environment
  • Disciplined, driven, self-starter with a commitment to continuously develop and embrace innovation
Why BDO?Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among . 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, .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 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.BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: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 .#LI-MD1

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