Senior Consultant, Accounting Advisory Services

Senior Consultant, Accounting Advisory Services

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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 Accounting Advisory Services in Toronto is looking for several Senior Consultants to join their dynamic team. The Accounting Advisory Services team is a group of dedicated professionals, with a collaborative working environment that leverages the strengths of the members, who are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients.

We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about using their technical accounting, financial reporting and project management skills in a fast-paced cross functional environment to conquer a wide spectrum of accounting and financial reporting challenges. The successful candidates will provide services to both private and public clients across industries and geographies. Accounting and reporting challenges often arise from organizational change due to non-recurring transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, capital raises, new and amended standards, compliance requirements, new business models, and reorganizations. These complexities are amplified by the significant changes being envisaged in the financial reporting standards in many jurisdictions. Individuals in this role will have exposure to all aspects of our service offerings, including assignments related to technical and complex accounting analyses, carve-out and combined financial statements, acquisition accounting (PPA), GAAP conversions and accounting policy alignment, IPO readiness, implementation of new or amended accounting standards, regulatory filings and disclosures, buy side and sell side financial due diligence support, controllership, and stand-up of finance function.

Individuals who have strong project management skills, an aptitude for problem solving, an ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language, and enjoy brainstorming accounting solutions to evolving fact patterns in a team environment will thrive in this role. Working in this role will provide the opportunity to enhance one’s existing technical and operational accounting skills and to build upon analytical, written and oral communication skills. This role will also provide candidates with opportunities to develop skills related to business development, management and growth which would also support further career progression within Accounting Advisory and KPMG.

What You Will Do

• Executing the delivery of accounting advisory engagements under multiple accounting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, U.S. GAAP and ASPE) and take ownership of the engagements from start to finish, which will require strong project management skills, including managing client deliverables and expectations.
• Remain current on applicable and evolving financial reporting standards and securities and regulatory requirements and developing accounting/business issues.
• Assist clients with a broad scope of financial reporting activities during periods of change related to acquisitions, divestitures and transactions, including the preparation of financial statements (often for a variety of purposes and under different regulatory environments), preparation of working papers and liaising with the clients’ auditors.
• Assist clients with evaluating the requirements of accounting, reporting and disclosure standards, preparing supporting analyses, including drafting reports and presentations, and analyzing differences between different accounting frameworks.
• Develop fit-for-purpose solutions through obtaining understanding of clients’ preferences and business constraints.
• Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and Deal Advisory, in support of process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of accounting change.

What You Bring To The Role

• Must have relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, Ontario (or recognized national accounting designation).
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Audit or Accounting Advisory
• Ambition to learn new things as well as analyze, research and solve problems on complex accounting issues, while displaying good judgment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities and a desire to enhance technical skills through researching and analyzing accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or ASPE), including an ability to distill the principle out of complex accounting standards and an ability to process complex fact patterns and scenarios.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following accounting topics under IFRS or US GAAP: Financial instruments, Revenue from contracts with customers, Leases, Business combinations, Consolidation, Joint arrangements, Share-based payments, Impairment, Employee benefits. Experience in fund accounting and reporting is an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly to external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time and manage competing demands.
• Versatility and adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and experience with advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Roles will also require the ability and willingness to travel, sometimes extensively, within Canada and the U.S., as well as internationally.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

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. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.