Manager, Corporate Communications

at  BDO

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 Toronto office is looking for a Manager to join the Corporate Communications team to develop, drive and oversee communications programs in support of the firm’s strategy while owning the following responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic communications for key firm initiatives while managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a dynamic and fast-paced communications team.
• Develop, manage, and execute on strategic internal communications plans, working with executives and senior leaders to determine the most impactful communications strategy.
• Provide strategic communications guidance to executives and senior leaders.
• Provide tactical internal and external communications support to the office of the CEO and COO.
• Lead and drive projects from end-to-end, from strategy through to hands-on execution, in a timely and impactful manner, including reporting results clearly and consistently.
• Mitigate reputational and operational risk through proactive communications planning and execution.
• Prepare high quality business communications for a variety of internal and external audiences, often with fast turnaround times, and including writing, editing, and multi-channel production.Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm
• ‘s communications program.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou 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 and attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning and professional development

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• You are confident, strategic, and comfortable in a dynamic business environment.
• You are optimistic, forward-looking, and an expert in both strategic planning and tactical execution.
• You constantly seeks opportunities to learn, gro w and develop your skills.
• You have sophisticated business writing and editing skills, and the ability to simplify technical content into clear, concise, creative and impactful communications.
• You have excellent interpersonal and client focused skills and interact positively and professionally with all levels of the firm, including executives, partners, managers and clients.
• You can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
• You are an expert in building and executing communications plans, relationship management, and you see opportunities where others see problems.
• You are tech-savvy, and an enthusiastic user and champion of current and new technology solutions and platforms that enhance efficiency.You are highly proficient in Microsoft Solutions (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internal communications platforms (Poppulo, SnapComms).
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• You have post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or in another related field.
  
  You have 6+ years of professional communications experience. Prior professional services firm or experience in a large matrix organization is an asset.

Our Toronto office is looking for a Manager to join the Corporate Communications team to develop, drive and oversee communications programs in support of the firm’s strategy while owning the following responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic communications for key firm initiatives while managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a dynamic and fast-paced communications team.
• Develop, manage, and execute on strategic internal communications plans, working with executives and senior leaders to determine the most impactful communications strategy.
• Provide strategic communications guidance to executives and senior leaders.
• Provide tactical internal and external communications support to the office of the CEO and COO.
• Lead and drive projects from end-to-end, from strategy through to hands-on execution, in a timely and impactful manner, including reporting results clearly and consistently.
• Mitigate reputational and operational risk through proactive communications planning and execution.
• Prepare high quality business communications for a variety of internal and external audiences, often with fast turnaround times, and including writing, editing, and multi-channel production.Leverage new tools and technologies to increase the effectiveness and impact of the firm
• ‘s communications program

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou 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 and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning and professional developmen