Manager, Audit - Enterprise

KPMG International; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking an experienced Manager to lead audit teams, ensure proper accounting practices, and deliver value to private client engagements. You will drive risk management, supervise engagements, and mentor junior staff across the Ontario region.

Join a collaborative, growth-minded firm that supports career advancement, client service excellence, and a strong governance framework through well-defined processes and a comprehensive rewards program.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA with management experience (min 2 years) in Assurance/Tax in public practice.
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge across private company clients.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and deadlines with client-facing responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with mentoring ability.
• Ability to build client relationships and translate needs into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit teams and ensure proper accounting practices are applied for clients.
• Manage and review financial statement engagements, review engagements and tax compliance for private clients.
• Apply ASPE standards and meet deadlines with staff, partners and clients.
• Assist partners with receivables and billing processes.
• Provide solutions and advice tailored to client needs and opportunities.
• Meet with clients to review results and deliver final reports.
• Develop firm services knowledge and lead engagement teams effectively.
• Mentor and develop junior staff; act as a performance manager.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Project management

Client service

Accounting knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting or related field

CPA designation

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.

Are you a talented and proven leader who motivates teams and provides exceptional customer service?

The Enterprise Audit Practice at KPMG is looking for Managers to join our dynamic team. Our teams of professionals help our clients manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By intimately understanding each client’s business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

As part of the management team, you will be required to lead KPMG's audit teams and ensure the correct accounting practices and methodologies are applied to our clients. Clients will look to you to add value to their business throughout the audit engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career servicing some of the largest and most exciting clients in the market. Join a winning team!

What you will do

• Manage and Review Compilation of Financial Statement Engagements, Review Engagements and Tax Compliance Engagements including corporate, personal, partnership and trust returns for private clients.
• Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Accept accountability for overall engagement completion and ensure all deadlines are communicated and met both internally with staff and partners and externally with clients.
• Assist partners in client receivables and billings.
• Apply professional judgment when making non-routine decisions and seek guidance where appropriate.
• Identify and analyze client needs and provide comprehensive solutions and advice.
• Provide exceptional service to our clients and foster excellent relationships as a trusted private company business advisor.
• Meet with clients to review results and deliver final report.
• Develop a thorough understanding of firm services, businesses and industry through experiential learning.
• Manage and lead engagement teams effectively.
• Train and develop junior staff as a mentor.
• Act as a Performance Manager to staff.

What you bring to the role

• Qualified CPA with experience working in a management role (minimum number of 2 years as a manager) in an Assurance and Tax environment in a public practice firm.
• A post-secondary degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Experience working with private companies of all sizes.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage time and adhere to strict deadlines and budget.
• Superior interpersonal skills and leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring.
• Demonstrate ability to develop a positive rapport with clients and develop business relationships with clients to understand their needs and execute plans to meet their objectives.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $73000 to $122000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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.