Co-op or Intern, Transaction Services

BDO

  • Montreal, QC
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Putting people first, every dayBDO 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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.Your OpportunityOur Montreal office is looking for a 4-month Co-op Student or Intern to join the Transaction Services team from January to April 2026 and 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 morale; and
  • Occasionally support one of our other business units in a cross-functional role (e.g., Valuations, M&A, Commercial Due Diligence, Restructuring, etc.).
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 BDO’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; you are described 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
  • You are enrolled in an accounting focused post-secondary program with intention of pursuing the CPA designation
  • You have a strong interest in Due Diligence
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly motivated, autonomous and able to work under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Skilled in building a network and effective working relationships
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Earn your CPA DesignationAt 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 . 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, .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 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.With your consent, BDO Canada may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations, solely for the purpose of note-taking and not for other purposes, such as resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here:Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our .

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