Senior Accountant, Assurance (Public Company Services)
BDO Canada · Vancouver, Canada · 3mo ago
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 Vancouver office is looking for aSenior Accountantto join theCapital MarketsAssuranceteam and own the following responsibilities. As a Senior Accountant on our Capital Markets team, your primary focus will be onourgrowingclient base ofpublicly listedcompanies andclients that are working to obtain apubliclistingby:
Effectively and efficiently handle audit tasks independently or within a team environment
Efficiently prepare year-end,interim reviewandprospectusengagementsforclientsin our Capital Marketsteam
Support the planningforand performance ofauditsofon a variety ofclients in our Capital Markets practice.
Prepareand reviewworking papers and financial statementsupporting schedulesin compliance with applicableCanadian and US/ PCAOBauditingstandardsand Canadian and USregulatoryrequirements
Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to requestsand suggestions
Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis
Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team
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; clients describe you askind,positive, professional, and deliveringhigh-qualitywork
Youidentify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops,retainsandattracts talent
You activelyparticipatein the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow yourexpertisethrough learning and professional development
Your experience and education
You have completed your CPA designation or are in the process of completion
You have 2-3 years ofexperienceauditing publiccompanies inthe public accounting industry
You enjoy working with high growth and dynamicpublicly-listed enterprisesand companies looking toprogress to a public listingliquidity event
You are keen to develop further knowledge about the business, assurance and regulatory requirements ofentitiesthat are publicly listed in Canada and the USand private businesseslooking tobecome publicly listed.
You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Pay Range: $62k - $96k
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.
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