Director of Compliance

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 National office located in Toronto or Montreal is looking for a Director of Compliance to join our National Risk Management team. The Director of Compliance will undertake a broad range of duties, such as:

• Lead the Firm’s enterprise risk management process in accordance with COSO standards.
• Lead the Firm’s compliance program with government, regulatory, and CPA professional standards, policies, rules, and regulations, including compliance with Codes of Conduct, AI, securities requirements, anti-bribery, AML, sanctions, whistleblower, and CASL.
• Proactively identify compliance risks and develop, document, implement and update Firmwide compliance policies to mitigate those risks.
• Lead regular monitoring and testing of the Firm’s compliance program and risk controls to assess effectiveness and implement modifications where deficiencies are identified.
• Work closely with the Firm’s Learning & Development and the Communications departments to develop Firmwide communications and training, including with respect to ERM, Code of Conduct, AI, securities requirements, anti-bribery, AML, sanctions, whistleblower, and CASL.
• Research, analyze and respond to requests for compliance information and assistance.
• Lead and manage consultations from the practice leaders and staff on situational matters requiring compliance input and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by working collaboratively with the Firm’s Leaders and Senior Managers in Firmwide Services, including Legal, HR, and IT.
• Stay current on all relevant legislative changes and policy and procedure changes from government regulatory bodies.

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 BDO’s challenges, and opportunities and others within BDO describe you as positive, professional, and someone who delivers high quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery.
• You contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and 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

• You have an undergraduate degree in business, accounting, law or a related field.
• You have 10+ years of business experience, including at least 2 years’ Canadian experience leading ERM/compliance activities and administering an organization-wide compliance program. Fluency in French is considered a strong asset.
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) or equivalent designation and experience with administering compliance programs is an asset.
• You possess an in-depth knowledge of Canadian compliance standards and policies, compliance operations and procedures, internal audit techniques, and regulatory issues. Familiarity with CPA professional standards is an asset.
• You have experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies, and procedures in an organization-wide compliance program.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, whether they perform internal or client facing roles.
• You have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and under tight deadlines.
• You have demonstrated commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and the ability to work in a cross-team environment.
• You value and are committed to teamwork, customer service and professionalism.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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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