Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services, Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; Calgary; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a CMAAS Senior Associate to support clients through capital market transactions, accounting changes, and IPO readiness. You will handle complex accounting challenges, collaborate with deals teams, and prepare technical reports while engaging senior management and regulators.

The role emphasizes technical expertise in IFRS/US GAAP/ASPE, strong communication, and leadership within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal designation
• Experience with technical accounting, corporate finance, advisory, or audit
• Exposure to capital markets transactions, acquisitions/divestitures, and IPO readiness
• Strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex accounting calculations, quarterly/annual financial statements and management reporting
• Research technical accounting matters and develop practitioner guidance
• Prepare accounting whitepapers and diagnostic reports for auditors and regulators
• Collaborate with Deals team on accounting implications of acquisitions/divestitures
• Deliver insightful, pragmatic recommendations on financial reporting issues
• Build and maintain client relationships and respond to ad hoc requests
• Demonstrate ethical standards and professional conduct in all work

Skills

Technical accounting

Capital markets knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Canadian CPA or equivalent

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism CMAAS (Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

The Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services team (“CMAAS”) is a high performing and fast growing practice within PwC Canada and Globally. The team is committed to supporting our clients through moments of exceptional change by providing accounting advice to our clients through acquisitions and divestitures, accounting change, restructuring and capital transactions (e.g., IPOs), and digital transformation projects.

A career within CMAAS will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for supporting our clients as they navigate some of their most complex financial reporting issues and transactions. You'll tackle client’s needs with a solution‑oriented approach that creatively addresses complex accounting and reporting problems for high profile transactions, and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.

The Opportunity As a CMAAS Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

• Being a member of the team supporting our clients through capital market transactions including IPO readiness, and other market transactions (i.e. BAR Reports, capital raising and pro forma financial statements).
• Part of the team working with our clients through various accounting change projects including GAAP conversions in contemplation of a transaction, implementation of accounting policy changes, and new accounting standards.
• Working with our Deals colleagues on the accounting implications of acquisitions and divestitures (i.e. buy side diligence, sell side diligence, valuations, business combinations, consolidation accounting etc.).
• Responsible for preparing complex accounting calculations, quarterly/annual financial statements, and management reporting to drive insights.
• Researching technical accounting matters and building your technical accounting knowledge to be applied in practical, client specific scenarios.
• Preparing accounting whitepapers / diagnostic reports in a structured manner to help clients document their positions for presentation to their auditors and regulators.
• Collaborate amongst the team to work flexibly and respond promptly to ad hoc requests by clients, taking ownership of your own portfolio of jobs and clients.
• Focus on the details of the project as well as quality. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients while consistently demonstrating the firm’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Leverage a broad range of analytical tools, techniques, and GenAI solutions to identify insights from emerging business trends, drive value across client projects and internal initiatives, support project delivery, and foster strong client relationships.

What You’ll bring Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

• Proven Technical Expertise: Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation and experience with technical accounting, corporate finance, advisory, or audit roles, with exposure to capital markets transactions, acquisitions/ divestitures, and IPO readiness.
• Deep Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting standards, regulatory frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE), and market practices governing IPOs, capital raisings, and other transactions.
• Strategic Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial and business issues, assess risks holistically, and deliver insightful, pragmatic recommendations.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Skilled at articulating complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences including senior leadership.
• Leadership, Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture.
• A Desire to Learn and Grow: a coachable, open‑minded person dedicated to self‑improvement, developing new skills and career development.
• Client Centricity: Commitment to building trusted, long‑term client relationships and delivering exceptional value.
• A team player: the ability to work independently and on a team in a multi‑tasked, fast‑paced and changing project‑based environment with the flexibility to work overtime where client deadlines are tight.

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer. This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $58,400 - $97,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting Modeling, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Capital Market Engagement, Capital Markets Transactions, Capital Raising, Carve-Out Financial Statements, Communication, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Deal Structures, Debt Raising, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Equity Compensation, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date

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

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