Senior financial analyst, valuations

4 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada BDO Canada Full time

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 Kitchener-Waterloo office Senior Financial Analyst will play an active role in supporting management in business valuation and related mandates. This includes valuations prepared in the context of financial reporting, transaction advisory, tax planning, and litigation support.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Play an active role in carrying out business valuations, litigation files, and due diligence;
  • Participate in discussions and meetings with the management of the companies involved;
  • Analyze company and industry-specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to determine the cash flow risks of the companies involved;
  • Participate in the financial modeling used for the valuation;
  • Draft detailed valuation reports and presentations to management;
  • Conduct industry-specific research and other research tasks as directed by the Valuations team;
  • Develop relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients as well as with other BDO service groups;
  • Provide ongoing communication with the Valuations team concerning file execution and service area development initiatives;
  • Develop an understanding of the business development activities required to support this type of practice (for future career development); and
  • Assist in the ongoing training and development of professional staff within the service area.

How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration;
  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; the client describes 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.

Your experience and education:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field;
  • A CPA accounting designation (or near completion);
  • Must be willing to pursue a Chartered Business Valuation designation;
  • 1-2 years working experience in an accounting or Valuations/Mergers and Acquisitions practice;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. 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.

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.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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