Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Manager for their Waterloo office to oversee accounting advisory projects and enhance financial reporting processes. Ideal candidates have a CPA designation and 5+ years of experience in public accounting, showcasing strong project management skills and expertise in multiple accounting frameworks. The firm values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience, including 4 years in public accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting Standards (IFRS, ASPE, USGAAP).
• Strong interest in audit processes and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting advisory projects including financial reporting.
• Assist audit teams in auditing complex transactions.
• Develop thought leadership for clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Accounting standards knowledge (IFRS, ASPE, USGAAP)

Effective communication

Education

Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG’s Accounting Advisory Services professionals bring a combination of deep technical knowledge and industry experience to the challenges at hand, whether it be helping clients understand and plan for the accounting implications and wider business consequences of significant transactions or transitioning to new accounting standards or an entirely different accounting framework.

We're searching a Manager to join our Waterloo office.

In this role you will leverage your technical, financial reporting and project management skills in order to support clients through a variety of challenges including accounting change projects, complex transactions and financial analysis.

At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

This position may require you to travel up to 20% of your time to a variety of locations.

What you will do

• Leading and supporting accounting advisory projects, including financial reporting and business process design; fractional controllership, restructuring and transactions; analysis of complex accounting matters under multiple frameworks as listed below.
• Assisting audit teams with auditing complex transactions in accordance with CAS.
• Planning for and developing internal and external thought leadership for publications and events; facilitating and participating in client workshops and events.
• Assisting clients with the evaluation of accounting requirements, reporting and disclosure standards, and preparing supporting analyses through drafting of reports and presentations.

What you bring to the role

• Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional work experience, including 4 years in a public accounting setting.
• In-depth working knowledge of IFRS, ASPE and USGAAP - PSAB and ASNPO an asset.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, audit processes including financial analysis and reporting, technical accounting report writing, and consulting on accounting advice.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to ‘uncomplicate the complicated’ by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely through oral presentations and written reports to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Effective project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, without sacrificing attention to detail.

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

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.