Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Montreal is seeking an Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager to lead teams through capital markets transactions and accounting change projects. The ideal candidate should have a Canadian CPA, experience in financial accounting, and strong communication skills in both English and French. We offer a competitive compensation package and a commitment to an inclusive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in financial accounting or public company audits.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through capital market transactions and accounting change projects.
• Prepare and review diagnostic reports and complex accounting calculations.
• Coach others and support their professional development.

Skills

Team management

Effective communication

Technical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

Strong analytical skills

Fluency in English and French

Education

Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services team (“CMAAS”) at PwC is a team committed to supporting clients through moments of exceptional change by providing accounting advisory services. These services include accounting advice to our clients through acquisitions and divestitures, accounting change, restructuring and capital transactions, such as IPOs, and digital transformation projects. A career within CMAAS will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for complex financial reporting issues around transactions and other transformational events. You’ll tackle client’s needs with a solution-oriented approach that creatively addresses complex financial reporting problems for high profile transactions and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management, teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.

Meaningful work

As an Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support in leading the team and our clients through capital market transactions (e.g. IPO readiness, prospectuses, Business Acquisition Reports, pro forma financial statements, etc.) and various accounting change projects including GAAP conversion in contemplation of a transaction, implementation of accounting policy changes and new accounting standards
• Support our Deals teams with accounting implications on specific transactions (i.e. buy side, sell side, valuations, business combination, consolidation accounting, divestitures, etc.)
• Work with project teams and our clients to prepare or review accounting whitepapers, diagnostic reports, complex accounting calculations, quarterly/annual financial statements and management reporting to drive insights
• Take a leading role in developing an understanding of our clients’ specific issues and contributing to the development of the appropriate project plan and deliverables to meet their needs
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development
• Work flexibly and respond promptly to ad hoc requests by clients
• Focus on the details of the project as well as quality
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business areas
• Assist in project management component of client relationships
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Experience managing teams in either financial accounting and reporting, a deals environment, or in public company audits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and the team both verbally and in written communications in relation to complex issues and project status
• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
• A strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and an aptitude for technology and innovation are an asset
• The ability to build relationships and to integrate with client teams working under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work through complex and challenging client projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced and changing project-based environment with the flexibility to work overtime where client deadlines are tight
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements and engagement types concurrently
• A coachable individual, open-minded and dedicated to self-improvement, career development and development of others
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.