Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services - Jobs in Outremont

Job Description

Putting people first, every dayBDO 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 OpportunityBDO #39;s national Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practice works collaboratively with a variety of different clients including publicly-traded and private organizations, government entities and not-for-profit organizations to achieve their goals by providing support and guidance that allows them to meet regulatory requirements, manage risk and achieve organizational objectives. Our Quebec Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practice is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our team to work in the regions of Montreal and Quebec. The Senior Manager will work closely with the RAS partner group in helping manage the practice, assist with business development, mandate delivery, and overall practice development. Specifically, the successful candidate #39;s responsibilities will include:Practice Management

• Playing a key role in managing the Quebec-based RAS practice
• Once integrated into the practice:
• Collaborating with other Managers/Senior Managers in acting as a coach and mentor to team members to maximize their potential
• Assisting with defining resourcing needs and actively participate in hiring team resources

Business Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the RAS Quebec strategy.
• Actively develop business opportunities and contribute to business development and sales initiatives - objectives will be set with the partner group.

Mandate delivery

• Establish strong relationships with clients at all levels of experience, including leadership
• Take a leadership and collaborative role in maintaining a working atmosphere that promotes learning, participate in group events and assist in the building of a team culture/environment
• Manage teams in executing on various risk management, internal audit and other RAS engagements with a focus on IT audit and third-party assurance (SOC 1/SOC 2)
• Manage engagements working closely with RAS team members thereby ensuring quality mandate delivery to clients - on budget, on time and with quality
• Assist with the development of methodologies, tools, and templates

Practice Development

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the visibility and growth of the practice
• Collaborate with the local and national team to create and execute marketing initiatives
• Design and implement training programs to enhance the skills of team members
• Develop and/or enhance engagement methodology, tools, templates and reports

How do we define success for your role

• You demonstrate BDO #39;s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client #39;s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client 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, retainsamp; 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 educationTechnical Experience

• In-depth experience in performing audit engagements SOC 1/CSAE 3416/SOC 2 and providing related deliverables, as well as assessments in accordance with other relevant frameworks
• Experience with SOC 1/CSAE 3416/SOC 2 scoping, readiness assessments, and AICPA/CPA Canada guidance
• Deep understanding of Information Technology (IT) security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, etc.
• Knowledge of secure system and network architecture.
• Experience of security infrastructure design
• Understanding of data protection and privacy regulation
• Knowledge of or certification in any of the following would be an asset: CPA, CISSP, CISA or CISM
• Knowledge of non-IT related Internal Audit and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, as well as ERM would be an asset
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

Communication and collaboration

• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate security concepts to different audiences.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future engagements
• Mentor and provide support and guidance to colleagues
• Demonstrate managerial skills in working with high-performing teams
• You demonstrate BDO #39;s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retainsamp; attracts talent
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Quality Management

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• Review key deliverables to ensure scope and budget remain aligned
• Ensure project documentation on governance is maintained, published, and retained in accordance with BDO quality auditing standards
• Ensure BDO engagement team follows BDO methodology and provides deliverables according to standards and timeline
• Ensure high quality client service by monitoring daily progress of fieldwork with managers and staff
• Conduct and participate in training of staff members, contributing to firm initiatives.

Your background

• You have completed a bachelor #39;s degree in business administration, information systems or in a related field
• You have a CPA, CISA, CISSP or CISM designation
• You have 10 years or more of professional experience in a similar function within a professional services environment
• You can prioritize workload based on priorities and you have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• You have experience in coaching and/or mentoring
• You display exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills for internal/external purposes
• You have experience in general IT controls/IT audit assessments/SOC 1 and 2 engagements
• You can thrive in a virtual, collaborative organization and environment
• You have industry knowledge and experience in financial services, healthcare, public sector, and technology sectors
• You have a strong acumen for assessing relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact
• You are focused on goals, results, and clients
• Bilingual in French and English is considered a must

Why BDOOur people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada #39;s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we #39;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 Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, 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 #39;s about creating work experiences that meet everyone #39;s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.Ready to make your mark at BDO Clickquot;Apply now quot; to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.#LI-DE1