Manager, Risk Independence

KPMG Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manager for Risk Independence to join a dedicated team of problem solvers. This role involves ensuring compliance with independence standards while liaising with partners and staff. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in auditor independence rules and risk management to guide client engagement teams and develop policies that promote audit quality. With a focus on leadership and relationship management, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client service experience in independence, audit, or risk management.
• Professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of independence rules to support client engagement teams.
• Develop and update independence policies and tools to ensure compliance.

Skills

Client service experience

Research skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Time management

Business writing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Fluency in English

Education

Professional accounting (CPA)

Risk qualification

Job description

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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.

The Independence Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG Global (and local country) independence standards. This role focuses on liaising with Partners and Staff regarding standards and policies related to independence, including those established by the SEC, PCAOB, CPA Code, and IESBA Code.

What You Will Do

1. Apply technical knowledge and expertise in Canadian, SEC, PCAOB, and IESBA auditor independence rules, as well as KPMG policies, to support client engagement teams.
2. Assist in managing the review and approval workflow for assessing services permissibility for audit clients.
3. Use research and analytical skills to evaluate the firm’s independence and relationships with respect to audit clients.
4. Provide consultations to KPMG partners and teams across Canada on independence issues.
5. Guide client engagement teams in independence clearance procedures.
6. Develop and update independence policies, processes, and tools to ensure compliance and best practices.
7. Promote commitment to audit quality, risk management, and independence policies.
8. Prepare technical alerts, guidance, training materials, and other deliverables for distribution.
9. Supervise team members on independence requests and tasks.
10. Manage projects and identify process improvements.

Employees may need to work beyond normal hours to meet business needs, with flexibility provided for personal matters.

What You Bring To The Role

• Minimum five years of client service experience in independence, audit, or risk management, preferably in a professional services firm.
• A professional accounting (CPA) or risk qualification.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, with prompt and professional responses.
• Strong research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and organizational skills.
• Experience responding to complex inquiries, analyzing data, and documenting findings.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong business writing and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle senior-level interactions.
• Leadership and relationship management skills focused on coaching and trust-building.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

This role supports Risk Management for KPMG nationally, requiring documentation of findings in English.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range

The base salary range is $73,000 to $109,500, potentially with bonuses, based on location, skills, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better — these core values guide us. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, welcoming all qualified candidates.

Adjustments and Accommodations

We support an inclusive recruitment process, offering adjustments or accommodations upon request at any stage. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

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