Senior Manager,Independence & Ethics Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Management

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We 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


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language

Senior Manager, Independence & Ethics