Manager, Risk Advisory Services

BDO•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$88,000 - CA$134,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Manager, Risk Advisory Services to 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 Canada’s 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 Children’s 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.

Requirements

Completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Completed professional designation (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor).
At least 5 years of professional experience in an internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance or other related field.
Can diagnose project issues, develop practical solutions, and draft clear, high-quality client deliverables.
Display strong problem solving, leadership, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
Experience managing project teams, providing coaching and guidance to junior team members, and supporting the delivery of high-quality client work.
Thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
Focused on goals, results, and clients.
Have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

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.