Financial Analyst, Valuations & Modelling (New Grad)
Your Opportunity BDO Canada LLP is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Valuations & Modelling team in Toronto. We are looking for driven candidates with strong technical expertise and experience delivering high-quality valuation services.
This role involves managing valuation engagements, building strong client relationships to support business development efforts, and providing exceptional service to clients in any of the following areas: Business Valuations: Prepare business valuations for tax planning, general financial planning, and transaction advisory purposes.
Audit Assistance: Assist BDO assurance practice in validating the fair value of assets and liabilities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Financial Instruments: Prepare valuations for financial instruments using binomial models, Monte-Carlo simulations, hedge accounting for complex financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, employee stock options, senior debt, and other complex securities.
Financial Model Assurance and Build: Develop tailored financial models to inform business plans and transactions. Our clients include a wide range of Canadian and global entrepreneurial businesses from start-ups to established incumbents. Our range of experience covers the full spectrum of industries, business sizes, and valuation complexity, helping owner-managed companies to large publicly traded corporations.
Deep industry expertise allows us to be agile and responsive, bringing in resources from our global accounting and consulting network when required. Your responsibilities will include the following critical elements: Participate in discussions and meetings with management of the companies involved; Analyze company and industry-specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to determine the cash flow risks of the companies involved; Participate in the preparation of the financial models used for the valuation; Draft detailed valuation reports and presentations to management; Research third-party databases for market, industry or comparable public company and private transaction multiples and other information for valuation purposes Manage multiple engagements to ensure successful and timely completion of client deliverables; Develop relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients as well as with other BDO service groups; and Assist 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, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive & 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 & professional development.
Your experience and education A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field Successful completion of the CPA designation (or near completion) Must be willing to pursue a CBV designation 0-1 year of work experience in an accounting or Valuations/M&A practice Proficiency in Microsoft 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 in order for you to be successful 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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