Senior Associate, Restructuring & Turnaround - Advisory

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Turnaround & Restructuring team. This role focuses on providing financial advisory services, developing financial models, and conducting market research for various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should be self-starters with a background in finance and strategy, and those working towards professional designations like CPA/CA, CBV, or CFA are encouraged to apply. The firm values inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment for all employees.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Support for professional qualifications

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• You should have experience in financial modeling and analysis.
• Candidates with restructuring and insolvency experience will be favored.
• Interest in the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and prepare complex models.
• Participate in developing restructuring strategies.
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Completed or working towards CPA/CA, CBV, CFA

Tools

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.

KPMG’s Turnaround & Restructuring practice helps companies and/or its stakeholders that are facing challenges and uncertainty, for a variety of reasons, including business underperformance, an imminent liquidity crisis and/or an inability to raise new capital. When companies have these challenges, our team provides financial advisory services to lenders, management, boards of directors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

Our professionals provide advisory services to help stakeholders navigate financial challenges and/or special situations. By applying strategic business and financial expertise, we assist organizations to overcome the changing business environments and the challenges they face. We also provide formal insolvency expertise, including acting as trustees under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and as a monitor under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

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Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables.

Our Turnaround & Restructuring, Deal Advisory team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

As Senior Associate, you are a motivated, self-starter with expertise in finance, strategy, research, and business operations along with being deal focused. Our work environment is conducive to advancement for candidates who perform. We reward exceptional individuals with responsibility, profile, and career progression. Our practice is pre-approved for the CPA program.

What you will do

We are looking to fill two Senior Associate roles to support:

• Working capital advisory
• Debt advisory

• Participate in developing restructuring strategies and plans
• Conduct financial analysis of companies in a variety of industries, including review of operations and forecasts
• Develop complex financial models and cash flow forecasts
• Perform market research and data analytics, financial due diligence, and independent business reviews of underperforming companies
• Prepare dashboards, slide decks and other advisory presentations to key stakeholders
• Assist with formal insolvency filings which may include securing assets and preparing court reports
• Communicate directly with a variety of stakeholders, including our clients, lenders, employees, creditors, and the advisors to stakeholders
• Assist with proactive business development initiatives

What you bring to the role

• Completed, or working towards a professional designation (i.e., CPA/CA, CBV, CFA)
• Ability to prepare detailed, functional financial models, including financial projections
• Knowledge of the restructuring and insolvency industry. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with restructuring and insolvency experience
• Inquisitiveness with strong technical, investigative and computer skills (particularly, manipulating data and modeling in Excel)
• A committed, flexible approach to evolving priorities in a fast‑paced intensive work environment
• Interest in registering for the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) qualification program
• Flexibility for mobility for out‑of‑town assignments

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.