Manager, Audit (PCAOB)

KPMG International; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada’s Saskatoon office is hiring Managers for our Audit practice. As part of the management team, you will lead audit engagements, ensure correct accounting practices, and add value to client businesses throughout the engagement.

You bring a Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent, 5+ years in public practice, and experience with IFRS and PCAOB standards. You will coach staff, build client relationships, and drive high-quality service and growth.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canadian or international) required.
• 5+ years in public accounting.
• Knowledge of PCAOB auditing standards.
• Experience with IFRS for publicly listed clients.
• Excellent client service and relationship-building.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to grow client base and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices/methodologies on client engagement.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve business goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client processes and controls.
• Contribute to practice development and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all engagements.
• Act as a Performance Manager to staff.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting

IFRS knowledge

PCAOB standards

Client service

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Business development

Professionalism

Education

CPA designation (Canadian or international)

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.

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challengeandhigh supportwork together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

Our Saskatoon office is hiring Managers for our Audit practice. 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.

What you will do

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion


• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices/methodologies on client engagement


• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service


• Supervise, coach, and mentor audit team members


• Collaborate with leadership to achieve business goals


• Identify opportunities to enhance client processes and controls


• Contribute to practice development and strategic initiatives


• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all engagements


• Act as a Performance Manager to staff

What you bring to the role

• Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent


• 5 + years of experience working with a public practice accounting firm


• Knowledge of Public company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards


• Previous experience using IFRS working with publicly listed clients.


• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business to develop and maintain strong client relationships


• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities


• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service


• Proven background of building a client base and adding revenue


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Are a strong team player and have meticulous attention to detail


• Professional accounting firm experience is a must

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.