Manager – Finance Transformation

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.

Our Finance Transformation team is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. We partner with CFOs and finance leaders to modernize operations, strengthen governance, and unlock insights that drive profitability. We combine deep accounting expertise with innovative technology to help organizations build resilient, data-driven finance functions.

Our work focuses on optimizing core finance processes, ranging from: project & fixed asset accounting, accounts payable & accounts receivable, budgeting & forecasting, general ledger & period-end processes and financial & managerial reporting. This foundation enables us to design a future state target operating model, implement finance leading practices enabled by technology, and deliver lasting business value.

Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where priorities shift and solutions are not always clear-cut.

What you will do

• Manage projects including large scale Finance transformation, system implementation and process improvement endeavors
• Drive the development, review and completion of deliverables by setting clear objectives, aligning team efforts, and managing timelines and risks to ensure quality deliverables.
• Help organizations manage risks and improve performance
• Support the development of proposals and marketing events
• Identify business development opportunities for Finance Transformation advisory projects
• Work with senior KPMG leaders to enhance and integrate service offerings across Management Consulting practices
• Manage, mentor and train Consultants and Senior Consultants within the Finance Transformation advisory practice
• Develop relationships and partnerships with other KPMG offices

What you bring to the role

• A bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• A CPA designation with 7–10 years of relevant experience and deep technical accounting expertise is considered an asset.
• Proven background in an accounting or consulting firm, with client-facing responsibilities across diverse industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex workshops and workstreams with confidence and authority.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage client stakeholders, foster collaboration within teams, and drive delivery of project outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to clearly define issues and develop innovative, practical solutions aligned to client needs.

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.