Senior Manager, SOQM Controls - Resource Management

KPMG Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for SOQM Controls focusing on optimizing resource management processes. The ideal candidate will have CPA and over 5 years of relevant experience in audit. Responsibilities include process improvements, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $103,000 to $154,500, alongside other benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Potential bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit or relevant experience.
• Effective communication skills for senior audiences.
• Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand and develop National Resource Management processes and controls.
• Design and implement process improvements.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Client relationship skills

Analytical skills

Technology proficiency (PowerBI)

Education

CPA

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Manager, SOQM Controls - Resource Management

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Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a diverse team of problem solvers dedicated to turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities worldwide.

The Resource Management team is part of KPMG’s National Audit Operations group, focusing on centralization, standardization, and automation to support audit engagement teams.

Resource Management aims to standardize and optimize resources for our firm, clients, and staff by:

• Aligning the right people to the right work for high-quality service
• Facilitating resource sharing across business functions
• Enhancing workforce planning, leveraging models, contractors, and offshore resourcing
• Utilizing tools to match audit professionals’ skills and interests with engagement needs

The Senior Manager, Resource Management - Process Standardization will oversee internal controls related to compliance and contribute to improving control frameworks, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Do

1. Understand and develop National Resource Management processes and controls
2. Design and implement process improvements
3. Build relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Learning and Development, Audit Quality, Leadership)
4. Manage interactions with Business Units and senior leaders
5. Collaborate on process optimization and efficiency initiatives
6. Support IT tools and solutions that underpin processes and controls
7. Stay informed on SOQM and regulatory requirements
8. Prepare reports on SOQM for stakeholders
9. Work with the SOQM team and Resource Management leadership on remedial actions

What You Bring To The Role

• CPA with 5+ years of audit or relevant experience
• Experience with internal controls (e.g., SOX, ICFR)
• Effective communication skills for senior audiences
• Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to lead projects within compliance frameworks
• Process improvement and challenge skills
• Empathy and professionalism in team interactions
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Proficiency with technology tools (PowerBI preferred)
• Strong client relationship skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Organized with attention to detail

This role requires fluency in English, supporting collaboration with English-speaking colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $103,000 to $154,500, plus potential bonuses, based on location, skills, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Our Values

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, and For Better — guiding our actions and culture.

Inclusion and Accommodations

KPMG is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Contact Employee Relations at 1-888-466-4778 for support.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other

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