Dayforce General Ledger; GL Implementation Consultant

Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant

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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.

• Manage all aspects of the GL implementation lifecycle, including consulting with the client to collect, document, and validate functional requirements; solution design; configuration; unit and integration testing; training; and deployment.
• Apply functional and technical expertise to execute requirements effectively.
• Partner with client project managers and executives throughout the implementation.
• Engage with key client stakeholders such as Controllers, Accountants, and Financial Officers to analyze and document their specific GL posting requirements.
• Consult and advise clients through the implementation process on best practices that maximize value and return on investment.
• Collaborate with the project team, internal partners, external clients, and third parties to ensure a successful delivery.
• Provide internal status updates, noting issues/risks with recommended resolution.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously with competing priorities and coach others to work efficiently.
• Implement Organizational Readiness best practices in preparation for rollout.
• Train client staff to perform day‑to‑day activities confidently.
• Identify best practices and lessons learned, document and share internally.
• Complete new release training as needed and become an expert on Dayforce.

• Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of work:
  Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• Understand the client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; be described as positive, professional and delivering high quality work.
• Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to clients.
• Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• 2+ years of Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation experience (Dayforce preferred; similar solutions such as UKG, ADP, etc., acceptable).
• Practical knowledge of accounting and payroll, production environment, and implementation practices.
• Deep proficiency with XML/XSLT and experience with data conversion tools/processes (ETL).
• High level of proficiency creating HR, Payroll, Benefits 834 or Cobra files using XML/XSLT methodology.
• Understanding of common HCM business practices.
• Relationship management and consulting acumen—asking the right questions to design the right solution.
• Ceridian Integration and Ceridian Data Conversion Certification is an asset.
• Understanding and developing relational databases and SQL is an asset.
• Self‑motivated, articulate and able to engage audiences.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $84,000 to $128,000.

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.

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