Senior Manager, Valuations & Modelling

BDO•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$123,000 - CA$173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Valuations & Modelling team in Toronto. This is a new role focused on expanding business opportunities while providing valuation services to clients. BDO Canada's clients include a wide range of Canadian and global entrepreneurial businesses, from start-ups to established incumbents, across various industries and business sizes. The firm leverages its global network for complex engagements. The role involves leading investment entity reviews, managing business valuation engagements, leading fairness opinion projects, assisting the assurance practice with fair value validation, and providing valuation expertise for complex financial instruments using advanced models and simulations.

Requirements

Strong business acumen with a deep interest in equity and debt markets, economics (local and global), and general finance.
Exceptional understanding of valuation methodologies and financial analysis.
Completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., accounting and/or finance).
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 5+ years of direct valuation expertise.
Relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA/CA, CFA, CBV).
A growth mindset, continually seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Thrive in a collaborative organization and environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes.
Actively engage in business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of the firm.
Lead by example, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development: Mentor and guide team members, including CBVs and CBV students, to foster a collaborative, high-performing environment. Provide ongoing training to enhance technical and professional skills.
Project and Quality Management: Oversee projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery within scope and budget. Review deliverables to align with client expectations and professional standards.
Expert Insights and Decision-Making: Analyze data and provide informed recommendations to clients, demonstrating expertise in business valuation methodologies, industry practices, and advanced technical skills for complex engagements.
Reporting Excellence: Deliver clear, well-supported valuation reports tailored to client needs and aligned with professional standards.
Client Relationship and Business Development: Build and maintain strong client and referral source relationships, ensuring high satisfaction while identifying growth opportunities. Pursue business development initiatives, including responding to RFPs, creating high-quality proposals, and expanding client engagements.
Strategic Collaboration and Cross-Selling: Collaborate with clients and partners to identify and cultivate value-added opportunities, leveraging cross-selling potential across services.
Thought Leadership and Brand Building: Develop and share thought leadership articles to enhance brand and service awareness through platforms such as BDO’s website and LinkedIn.