Consultant / Senior Consultant, Forensic – Damage Quantification

KPMG International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Forensic team in Montréal, Brossard, Boisbriand, Québec City, or other locations. You will work on damage quantification engagements, insurance claims, and related business valuation projects, collaborating with senior professionals to deliver precise analyses.

The role requires 1–4 years of relevant experience, a strong finance or accounting background, and excellent English and French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One to four years of relevant experience, including forensic accounting or business valuation.
• CPA designation obtained or in progress is considered an asset.
• CBV designation obtained or in progress is highly preferred.
• Excellent research, financial analysis, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to forensic accounting engagements, primarily involving damage quantification, business valuation, litigation support, and insurance claims.
• Objectively analyze complex financial data and develop financial models to assess economic losses and other financial impacts.
• Conduct financial, accounting, economic, and industry research; review and organize financial documentation and prepare information requests.
• Document analyses, assumptions, and sources; prepare financial reports and deliverables for clients, courts, regulators, or insurers.
• Collaborate on complex engagements and projects within budgets and timelines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Forensic team within Advisory Services is growing. We are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant with one to four years of experience in damage quantification, insurance claims, business valuation, finance, accounting, or audit to join our team in Montréal, Brossard, Boisbriand, Québec City, or other locations.

You will primarily contribute to damage quantification engagements in the context of litigation, insurance claims, and other financial disputes, as well as related business valuation engagements.

Our highly specialized and experienced team will provide you with a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging matters while developing and enhancing your expertise within a growing team. KPMG is committed to supporting your professional development and providing ongoing training. The level of the position will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and level of autonomy.

What you will do

• Contribute to forensic accounting engagements, primarily involving damage quantification, business valuation, litigation support, and insurance claims.
• Objectively analyze complex financial data and develop financial models to assess economic losses and other financial impacts.
• Conduct financial, accounting, economic, and industry research. Review and organize financial documentation received and contribute to the preparation of information requests.
• Clearly document analyses, assumptions, and sources used. Prepare financial reports and deliverables for clients, courts, regulatory bodies, or insurance companies, while ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality standards.
• Collaborate on complex or large-scale engagements and projects in accordance with established budgets and timelines.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One to four years of relevant experience in related areas such as damage quantification, insurance claims, business valuation, investigations, finance, accounting, or audit, including at least one year of experience in forensic accounting or business valuation.
• CPA designation obtained or in progress is considered an asset.
• CBV designation obtained or in progress is highly preferred.
• Excellent research, financial analysis, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and clear summaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively, receive and provide feedback, and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle sensitive matters, and exercise professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.

Other relevant qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CFA designation or other relevant professional designation.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modelling and data analysis.

The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, writing, and simplification skills in English, with the ability to present complex strategic topics to a diverse range of stakeholders located in English-speaking regions of Canada, such as Ontario.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.