Senior Manager, Personal Debt Solutions

BDO•Edmonton, AB

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO is looking for a Senior Manager to join their Personal Debt Solutions team. This role involves managing consumer bankruptcy and proposal files, providing advice on bankruptcy laws, conducting debtor assessments, and managing asset recovery. The Senior Manager will also supervise staff, communicate with various stakeholders including debtors, creditors, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, and the Courts, and identify/develop referral sources. Additionally, the role includes assisting with practice development, travel to other BDO offices, and managing court files.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge and understanding of insolvency rules, laws, and procedures
Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) designation
Able to prioritize with the flexibility to manage workload demands and multiple tasks as required
Flexibility on working hours as some evening work will be required
Willingness to travel to assist in the coverage of satellite offices
You value teamwork, client service, and quality in your work.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a multi-jurisdictional license including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Responsibilities

Manage consumer bankruptcy and proposal files
Provide advice on current bankruptcy laws and practices, conduct debtor assessments, and manage recovery of assets (including acting as Receivers)
Supervise staff and delegate tasks and projects as required
Ongoing communications with debtors, creditors, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, and the Courts through creditor meetings, reports, attendance at Court, etc.
Identify, target, and develop referral sources.
Assist with practice development assignments and travel to other BDO offices and satellite locations as required
Assist with managing court files, including taxation of fees