Manager, Transaction Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP Canada is seeking a Manager for their Transaction Services team in Calgary. In this role, you will manage financial due diligence engagements and provide tailored advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation and has experience in financial analysis and client engagement within a consulting environment, coupled with strong project management skills. Join KPMG to contribute to impactful M&A strategies and client success while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have an accounting professional designation (i.e. CPA).
• 2+ years of experience within transaction services and 4+ years of total accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in financial due diligence or M&A analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects to deliver tailored M&A advisory services.
• Manage financial due diligence engagements and provide M&A transaction support.
• Deliver exceptional client service by maximizing results and driving high performance.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Client Engagement

Report Writing

Financial Modelling

Education

CPA designation

Progress toward CBV or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

Our Transaction Services team helps our clients cultivate value from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a forward-thinking approach to deal planning. We are looking to grow our team in Calgary, AB, with a deeply capable Manager.

Our team helps buyers, sellers, private equity investors, and lenders in developing and executing on their M&A strategies. As trusted advisors to our clients, we keep in regular dialogue with the CEO, CFO, Principals, and other primary decision makers to keep them well consulted through the deal lifecycle.

We offer our clients start-to-finishsupportin the acquisition/disposition process, including coordination andimplementationof financial duediligenceinvestigations, input onstrategy, identification and mitigation ofriskareas, and input and advice on contract terms geared to reducerisks. We also assist our clients with a host ofservicestohelpclose the transaction and prepare for post-deal integration.

What you will do

As a Manager within our Transaction Services team, you will lead multi-disciplinary projects to deliver tailored M&A advisory services. Your responsibilities include:

Financial Due Diligence:

• Manage financial due diligence engagements and provide M&A transaction support and advisory services to our clients;
• Prepare and deliver “Quality of Earnings” analysis;
• Advise your clients on Target Working Capital for deal closing purposes;
• Identify debt-like items, advise on deal closing mechanisms;
• Interpret and analyze information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target business;
• Review and analyze historical trading, cash flow, capital expenditure, forecasts and underlying assumptions; and
• Report potential key issues for our clients including identification of risk or price factors impacting investment decisions.

Deal Advisory:

• Review share/asset purchase agreements and financial models to reflect findings of the due diligence process.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Training and mentoring junior team members to foster technical excellence and career development.

Client engagement & service excellence:

• Deliver exceptional client service by maximizing results and driving high performance from people, while also fostering collaboration across businesses and borders;
• Deliver verbal and written key issues summaries for our clients including identification of risk or price factors impacting investment decisions;
• Influence clients, teams and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships as a representative of KPMG Deal Advisory; and
• Understand key objectives for clients and KPMG and align people to them to set appropriate priorities and direction.

What you bring to the role

• Must have an accounting professional designation (i.e. CPA); progress toward a CBV or CFA designation is an asset,
• 2+ years of experience within transaction services and 4+ years of total accounting/finance experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment including:
  • Financial due diligence or M&A analysis and report writing experience
  • Ability to identify issues and factors impacting valuations
  • Financial statement interpretation and analysis, including an understanding of multiple accounting frameworks (i.e. IFRS, APSE and US GAAP experience)

• Professional presentation and report writing capabilities to develop proposals and deliverables, communicating findings concisely and effectively;
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and client deliverables, including experience in managing engagement cycles, team performance, and client outcomes;
• A proven track record in diagnosing project issues, developing solutions, and managing stakeholder expectations;
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities, including creating dynamic FDD databooks using complex formulas, leveraging Power Query for data transformation, designing pivot tables for financial analysis, and automating workflows using VBA macros; and
• Additional experience in corporate development, financial modeling, or data-driven analytics is a strong asset.

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.