Senior Manager, Enterprise Core Services

KPMG International; Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada in Ontario seeks a Senior Manager to oversee a wide range of client engagements, including review engagements, compilation engagements and tax compliance for owner‑managed businesses. You will mentor staff, lead teams, and help grow the practice while ensuring high quality client service.

The role requires a Canadian CPA designation (preferred), 7+ years in public accounting, strong ASPE and Canadian tax knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership skills. Ontario region.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred with strong public practice background.
• 7+ years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Solid knowledge of ASPE and Canadian corporate/personal tax.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff while delivering client value.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a wide range of engagements including review, compilation and tax compliance for owner‑managed businesses.
• Conduct detailed reviews of engagement files and notes to financial statements.
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns.
• Mentor, train, and coach team members and counsel staff.
• Engage in business development and support the practice plan.

Skills

Client engagement leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Communication skills

Business development

Delegation & team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Canadian CPA designation preferred

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.

KPMG's Enterprise Core Services practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance. Our Senior Managers apply KPMG's accounting practices and methodologies on client's engagements and have the ability to manage the relationship with the clients, practice leaders, and junior staff.

What you will do

• Oversee and manage a wide range of client engagements including review engagements, compilation engagements and tax compliance, etc. for owner-managed businesses.
• Detailed review of compilation and review engagement files, including notes to financial statements thereto
• Review of personal, trust and corporate income tax returns.
• Participate in the practice group to assist in implementing the business plan
• Work with members of the assurance management group to meet the goals of the assurance financial plan
• Counsel, train, and mentor team members

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Canadian CPA designation preferred
• 7+ years of experience working with a public practice accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Canadian corporate and personal tax
• Aptitude for business development, both internally and externally
• Dedication and strong work effort.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage staff through effective delegation and demonstrate strong leadership qualities
• Strong mentoring and performance management skills
• History of delivering quality service and value to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, are a strong team player and have meticulous attention to detail

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $90000 to $140000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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.