Dayforce General Ledger (GL) Implementation Consultant

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 high priority on your personal and professional growth.

BDO Digital is looking for a Dayforce General Ledger Implementation Consultant to join our People Experience team, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. The individual will own the following responsibilities:

1. Manage all aspects of the GL implementation lifecycle which includes consulting with the client to collect, document and validate functional requirements, solution design, configuration, unit and integration testing, training, and deployment.
2. Apply functional and technical expertise to effectively execute requirements.
3. Partner with client project managers and executives throughout the implementation.
4. Engage with key client stakeholders such as Controllers, Accountants, and Financial Officers to analyze and document their specific GL posting requirements.
5. Consult and advise clients through the implementation process on best practices that maximize value and return on investment.
6. Collaborate with the project team, internal partners, external clients, and third parties to ensure a successful delivery.
7. Provide internal status updates, noting issues/risks with recommended resolution to Green.
8. Effectively manage multiple projects and clients at the same time with multiple competing priorities and coach others to work effectively.
9. Implement Organizational Readiness best practices in preparation for rollout.
10. Train client staff for them to capably perform day-to-day activities.
11. Manage multiple client/project engagements simultaneously.
12. Identify best practices/lessons learned and document/share internally.
13. Complete new release training as needed and be our expert on Dayforce.

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and 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 are focused on effective service delivery to your clients. You share in an inclusive and 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 and professional development.

Your experience and education

1. 2+ years of Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation experience (Dayforce experience is preferred however similar solutions such as UKG, ADP, etc. will also be considered).
2. Practical knowledge of accounting and payroll, production environment and implementation practices.
3. Deep proficiency with XML/XSLT and experience with Data Conversion tools/processes (ETLV).
4. High level of proficiency creating HR, Payroll, Benefits 834 or Cobra files using XML/XSLT methodology.
5. Understanding of common Human Capital Management (HCM) business practices.
6. Relationship management and consulting acumen – asking the right questions to design the right solution.
7. Ceridian Integration and Ceridian Data Conversion Certification is an asset.
8. Understanding & developing relational databases & SQL is an asset.
9. Self-motivated, articulate & able to engage audiences.