Manager – Transaction Services - Infrastructure

Overview

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Within KPMG’s Transaction Services practice, our Deal Advisory professionals collaborate and provide financial due diligence services on behalf of our clients to help drive value from M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) with a forward-thinking approach to deal planning. 

Learn more about KPMG's Transaction Services practice here and careers in Deal Advisory here.

Are you a talented mentor with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?  

Our Deal Advisory, Transaction Services team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. As Manager, Financial Due Diligence, you will collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and provide a range of transaction support and financial due diligence services on behalf of our clients. 

What you will do

• Co-coordinate financial due diligence and provide M&A transaction support and advisory services to infrastructure funds, corporates, pension funds and private equity clients
• Interpret and examine information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target business 
• Review historical trading, quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, net debt, capital expenditure, forecasts, and underlying assumptions in the context of infrastructure asset business models
• Review the adequacy of financing structure, including review of agreements and consideration of limits, terms, and covenants
• Evaluate potential synergies and post-merger integration considerations 
• Report potential key issues for our clients, including identification of risk or price factors impacting investment decisions 
• Review sale and purchase agreements and financial model to reflect findings of the due diligence process 
• Mentor and coach high performing junior team members  
• Deliver exceptional client service by maximizing results and fostering collaboration across businesses and borders 

What you bring to the role

• Must have a CPA or equivalent designation 
• 2+ years of Transactional Services or M&A experience preferred
• Additional optional qualifications
  • Audit / assurance experience is an asset
  • Exposure to infrastructure and infrastructure-adjacent industries is beneficial
• Demonstrated accounting experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment including:  
• Financial due diligence, M&A analysis and report writing 
• Identification of issues and factors impacting valuations 
• Financial statement interpretation and analysis, including an understanding of the application of and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 
• Experience reviewing target projects and formulating deal rationale and strategy 
• Demonstrated ability in project diagnosis, solution development, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team influence 
• Ability to effectively coach, develop and manage junior high performing engagement teams, deliver full cycle projects simultaneously and client deliverables   
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing and presentation skills) to assist in preparing pitch documents e.g., proposals and presentations. 
• Solid investigative skills and attention to detail 

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $98000 to $ 131500 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.

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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.

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