Senior Manager, Assurance

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.

Your Opportunity

Our Markham office is looking for a Senior Assurance Manager to join the Assurance team in our China Practice. This is an existing vacancy,  and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and execute assurance engagements for under IFRS / ASPE while ensuring adherence to relevant professional standards and Firm policies
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and audit matters (e.g. revenue recognition, business combination, consolidation, estimates, going concern)
• Collaborate cross service lines (Tax, Advisory, Valuations, etc.) to bring integrated solutions to clients
• Support PRC-linked or cross-border client groups (Canada operations, subsidiaries, holding structures, inbound/outbound)
• Utilize industry and business expertise to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues that are pertinent to the client's business
• Continuously cultivate a portfolio of new clients and identify business opportunities for existing clients.
• Coach and mentor seniors and staff through on-the-job development, feedback, and performance management.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Why join us?

• Work with a collaborative team focused on growth in the China Practice and the Canadian market.
• Build meaningful client relationships and complex engagements with real business impact.
• Strong leadership visibility and a path to expanded responsibility and career progression.

What makes BDO different?

• Mid-market focus, real client access: Work directly with decision-makers (owners, CFOs, and boards) helping shape engagement strategy, deliver practical advice, and identify growth opportunities.
• Global reach for cross-border needs: Access to international resources and cross-border support for clients operating across Canada and overseas.
• Lower partner-to-staff ratio: Work closely with Partners —faster decisions, stronger engagement support, and more coaching.
• Ownership with Support:  Senior Managers are trusted with ownership of engagements, relationships, and team development—with support behind you.

Your experience and education

• You should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in audit and assurance within the public accounting industry, with at least 3 years at the management level
• You should have successfully completed your CPA designation
• You must have a comprehensive understanding of IFRS and ASPE
• You should prioritize teamwork, client service, and quality while completing detailed work
• You must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Industry specialization in consumer business and manufacturing is an asset
• You are fluent in Mandarin and English (verbal and written).

The expected range of compensation for this role is $109,000.00 – $159,000.00 Annually

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. 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.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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