Senior Financial Analyst, Valuations & Modelling

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

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Valuations & Modelling team in Toronto. We are looking for driven candidates with a solid understanding of valuation concepts and a strong willingness to learn. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen technical expertise and take on greater responsibility in delivering high-quality valuation services. The successful candidate will lead aspects of valuation engagements, contribute to client deliverables, and collaborate closely with the team to enhance their skills in business valuations and financial modeling.

Our clients range from Canadian and global start-ups to established businesses. We have experience across various industries, business sizes, and valuation complexities, supporting both owner-managed companies and large publicly traded corporations. Our deep industry expertise enables us to be agile and responsive, leveraging our global accounting and consulting network when needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in discussions and meetings with the management of the companies involved.

• Performing valuations of various assets or liabilities including business interests, financial instruments, and intangible assets using appropriate valuation techniques.

• Working in teams to develop and review complex financial models supporting strategic business planning, mergers and acquisitions, investment decisions, capital allocation, debt analysis, and tax planning.

• Drafting detailed valuation reports and presentations to management.

• Analyzing company and industry-specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to determine the cash flow risks of the companies involved.

• Researching third-party databases for market, industry, or comparable public company and private transaction multiples and other information for valuation purposes.

• Managing multiple engagements to ensure successful and timely completion of client deliverables.

• Developing relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients as well as with other BDO service groups.

• Build an understanding of the business development activities required to support the Valuations & Modelling practice.

• Assisting with business development activities as required.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & 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 focus on effective service delivery to your clients.

• You share in 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:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field.

• 1 to 2 years of work experience in accounting or valuations/M&A practice.

• CPA (completed or in progress) and willingness to pursue the CBV are mandatory, while the CFA is an asset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Earn your CPA Designation

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave to ensure your success.

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.

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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