Associate/Senior Associate, Transaction Services
- Toronto, ON, Canada
The expected range of compensation for this role is $57,000-$104,000 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The expected range of compensation for this role is $57,000-$104,000
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-3 years of professional experience, with 1 or more years of transaction services experience considered an asset
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 Toronto office is looking for an Associate/ Senior Associate, Transaction Services to join the Deal Advisory team. This is a new role, and the successful candidate would own the following responsibilities:
- Perform market, industry and company research;
- Evaluate a business’ historical performance and financial projections;
- Understand key accounting policies and management control environments;
- Perform various in-depth financial analyses on companies including analyzing and understanding the sustainability of earnings and cash flows, operating working capital requirements, quality of assets and key drivers of financial performance (revenues and margins, operating expenses, etc.);
- Interpret analysis and assist in the preparation of detailed buy-side and sell-side due diligence reports;
- Undertake smaller assignments or assist on larger assignments reporting to a manager, senior manager, or a partner;
- Support various business development initiatives including pitches and proposals;
- Communicate directly with various transaction counterparties including the client, target, potential buyers, other advisors and lenders;
- Contribute to the effective working of the team and development of team moral; and
- Occasionally support one of our other business units in a cross-functional role (e.g. Valuations, M&A, Commercial Due Diligence, Restructuring, etc.).
- 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 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.
- Existing CPA designation, pursuit of CBV or CFA an asset
- 2-3 years of professional experience, with 1 or more years of transaction services experience considered an asset
- Highly motivated, autonomous and able to work under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Skilled in building a network and effective working relationships
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with VBAs, Marcos, Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI an asset
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.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars - Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
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.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Research markets, industries, and companies; analyze historical results, projections, earnings sustainability, cash flows, working capital, assets, and financial performance drivers. Prepare buy-side and sell-side due diligence reports, support transaction assignments and business development, communicate with transaction counterparties, and contribute to team effectiveness.
Requirements
Requires an existing CPA designation and 2–3 years of professional experience; transaction services experience is an asset, as is pursuing a CBV or CFA designation. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and business skills, attention to detail, communication and relationship-building abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Due Diligence
- Market Research
- Industry Research
- Company Research
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Policy Analysis
- Quality Of Earnings Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Working Capital Analysis
- Business Development
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Power BI
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Flexible Personal Time Off
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Learning And Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- CPA
- CBV
- CFA
- Transaction Services
- Deal Advisory
- Financial Due Diligence
- Buy-Side Due Diligence
- Sell-Side Due Diligence
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Projections
- Quality Of Earnings
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Working Capital
- Accounting Policies
- Management Controls
- Market Research
- Industry Research
- Business Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- VBA
- Macros
- Power Pivot
- Power Query
- Power BI
- Valuations
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Restructuring