Manager, Valuations & Modelling

BDO • Kitchener, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Manager to join our Valuations & Modelling team in Kitchener-Waterloo. We are looking for dynamic candidates with strong technical valuation expertise and financial modelling capabilities to support the delivery of high-quality valuation services. BDO Canada's clients include a wide range of Canadian and global entrepreneurial businesses from start-ups to established incumbents. Our range of experience covers the full spectrum of industries, business sizes, and valuation complexity, helping owner-managed companies to large publicly traded corporations. Deep industry expertise allows us to be agile and responsive, bringing in resources from our global accounting and consulting network when required. This is a new role, and will focus on delivering valuation services while continuing to develop your technical valuation expertise in the following areas: Business Valuations: Manage business valuation engagements for financial reporting, tax planning, compliance, and transaction advisory purposes. Litigation Support: Manage litigation support engagements including family law matters and commercial disputes. Investment Entity Reviews: Support investment entity and investment holding entity reviews in accordance with CBV standards for large enterprise clients and institutional investors, supporting tax planning, compliance, and transaction-related requirements. Fairness Opinions: Support fairness opinion engagements by preparing financial analysis and valuation assessments related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives. Audit Assistance: Support BDO’s assurance practice in assessing the fair value of assets and liabilities, helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Financial Instruments: Provide valuation analysis using recognized methodologies and models for complex financial instruments including derivatives, employee stock options, senior debt, and other securities.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated interest in business valuations, litigation support, corporate finance, and capital markets.
• Solid understanding of valuation methodologies, financial modelling, and financial statement analysis.
• Completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, or business).
• 4–8 years of professional experience, including direct experience in valuation advisory, financial modelling, or financial analysis.
• CBV designated or actively pursuing the CBV.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Collaborative mindset and work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CFA designations are considered assets.
• Experience supporting business valuation and litigation support engagements for family law and/or commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support junior team members, including CBV students and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Coordinate engagement activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery within scope and budget while maintaining adherence to professional standards.
• Conduct financial analysis and valuation modelling using established methodologies to support complex engagements.
• Develop and review valuation reports, presentations, and supporting documentation aligned with professional and regulatory standards.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, understand business drivers, and communicate valuation findings effectively.
• Assist senior team members with proposals, RFP responses, and identifying opportunities to expand client engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market leading personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level