Senior Consultant/Consultant, Transaction Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant/Consultant for their Transaction Services team in Calgary, AB. This role involves conducting financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, preparing Quality of Earnings analysis, and advising clients on deal strategies. Candidates should hold a CPA designation or be pursuing one, with a strong accounting background and proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities. Join KPMG to empower clients in creating value from M&A and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an accounting professional designation (CPA) or working towards one.
• 1+ years of relevant transaction services experience for Senior Consultant role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence engagements as part of M&A transactions.
• Prepare and deliver 'Quality of Earnings' analysis.
• Advise clients on target working capital for deal closing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Verbal and written communication

Financial awareness

Advanced Excel functionalities

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Accounting/Finance

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 Senior Consultant/Consultant.

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 Senior Consultant/Consultant within our Transaction Services team, you will participate in multi-disciplinary projects to deliver tailored M&A advisory services. Your responsibilities include:

• Conduct financial due diligence engagement as a part of M&A transactions;
• 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;
• Identify and report key issues to decision-makers at clients in written and verbal reports;
• Undertake smaller assignments or assist on larger assignments reporting to a manager, senior manager, or a partner, and working on engagement teams with senior client executives, attorneys, and investors;
• Establish credibility anddevelop relationshipswith current and prospective clients;
• Providesupport/assistance for proposals;
• Contribute to the effective working of the team and development of team morale, and
• Occasionally support one of our other business units in a cross-functional role (e.g. Valuations,Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Global Infrastructure Advisory Group, etc.).

What you bring to the role

• Must have an accounting professional designation (CPA) or working towards one;
• Senior consultant: 1+ years of experience within transaction services and 2+ years of total accounting/finance experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment;
• Consultant: 1+ years of total accounting/finance experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment. Strong preference will be given to candidates with Assurance / Audit experience.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP;
• Financial and commercial awareness with strong analytical skills;
• Strong project management skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at a business level; and
• 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.

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.