Manager, AAS Center of Excellence at KPMG

Burlington, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliations, Project Management, Leadership, Client Relationship Management, IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE, General Ledger Maintenance, Financial Controls, Mentoring, ERP Systems, Audit Engagement, Controllership

Industry

Financial Services

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. Are you a talented and proven leader who motivates teams and provides exceptional customer service? We are looking for Managers to join our dynamic team. Our teams of professionals help our clients' manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By intimately understanding each client’s business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance. As part of the management team, you will be required to lead KPMG's audit teams and ensure the correct accounting practices and methodologies are applied to our clients. Clients will look to you to add value to their business throughout the audit engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career servicing some of the largest and most exciting clients in the market. Join a winning team! Join KPMG’s Accounting Advisory Services team in Toronto, where you’ll support clients with day‑to‑day finance operations and controllership-focused activities. In this role, you’ll work closely with private and public companies across industries to help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting processes, and strengthen financial controls. You’ll be part of a collaborative team providing hands-on support across core accounting and financial reporting functions, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month‑end, quarter-end and year‑end close, and preparation of financial statements under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE. Your work will help ensure timely, reliable financial information that management and stakeholders can depend on. This role is well suited to a detail‑oriented, practical professional who enjoys owning the numbers, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with clients’ finance teams. You’ll communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders and help translate accounting requirements into efficient, well‑documented processes. The position offers exposure to a range of organizations and opportunities to deepen your controllership skills, operational accounting expertise, and client relationship experience. What you will do Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide day‑to‑day accounting and controllership support to private and public companies across multiple industries Perform and review bookkeeping activities, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations Support month‑end, quarter-end and year‑end close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements Assist with financial reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE Identify and resolve accounting issues, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and well‑documented processes Work directly with clients to improve close routines, controls, and overall finance operations Support with coordinating workstreams and mentoring junior team members What you bring to the role Post-secondary degree required Hold a Canadian CPA designation, or hold an internationally recognized equivalent accounting designation per CPA Canada guidelines 5+ years’ professional experience, preferably in a consulting environment Strong hands‑on experience in operational accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliations Sound understanding of financial reporting frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP, and/or ASPE) from a practical application perspective Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clear analysis and presentations for senior stakeholders. Proven leadership and project management capabilities, including leading engagement teams, coaching junior professionals, and managing multiple priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. High adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, evolving advisory environment. Experience working across different accounting systems and ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) preferred KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $91,000 to $136,500 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 We embrace 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.

Responsibilities

Lead audit teams and provide day-to-day accounting and controllership support to private and public companies. Manage financial reporting processes, including month-end close and the preparation of financial statements under various frameworks.