About

• 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.
• As a member of the Finance organization and under the guidance of the Director of Finance – Advisory, the Manager Financial Analyst (FA) – Quebec Advisory (QC ADV) oversees the financial operations of the 10 service lines of the Advisory practice in Quebec.
• The role includes recognition, valuation, accuracy and completeness of the Business Unit’s financial results and balance sheet, with growing revenue currently of up to $125 million, and the management oversight of WIP and AR balances for 30 to 35 partners, to ensure timely billing and collection.
• Key relationships include Functional Managing Partner (FMP), Director of Finance, QC ADV Leadership Team and QC ADV Operations Director.

• What you will do

• As a member of the practice leadership team, work as a resource and advisor and identify and present long-term or short-term financial and business issues based on current and forecasted trends and recommend solutions to the FMP, ADV QC Leadership, ADV QC Operations Director and Director of Finance.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, estimates, KPIs, summaries/dashboards and other financial analysis and management reports for the practice. Review and analyze those results to ensure accuracy and compliance, and provide explanations of variances from budget, last year and most recent forecast and of large or unusual transactions. Create executive summaries and dashboards for the practice leadership and the Director of Finance to understand the key operational drivers and identify areas for focus.
• Assist in business planning and prepare the annual financial budgets using input from the QC ADV leadership team, the Director of Finance – Advisory, National Finance and others.
• Responsible for the management oversight of WIP and AR balances through regular review and interpretation of exception reports and the reporting of findings to FMP, ADV QC leadership and Director of Finance. Report and follow-up on balances at risk, compliance with policies with respect to share-and-share alike, realization and profitability variances, closeouts with large impacts and review the integrity of the data. This would include reviewing the proper coding of engagement business area, profit centre, service codes and estimated fees and provide guidance for the setup of complex engagements and transactions.
• Prepare or coordinate various financial analysis with respect to account balances or transaction activity, including specific balance sheet accounts, and prepare journal entries as required. Coordinate the general ledger upload of journal entries for the practice from various Administrative or Finance staff and provide assistance and information as required for quarterly and annual Finance reporting packages as they relate to Quebec Advisory.
• Interact with and build relationships with other BES group members providing advice and information in areas such as KPIs, Billings and Collections, recruitment needs, expense coding and Finance policies and procedures in general.
• Lead or actively participate in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures or special projects in Finance or the financial aspect of such in initiatives within the business.

• What you bring to the role

• Accounting designation CPA or equivalent and accounting management experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• A finance professional with at least 5 - 7 years’ experience with strong experience in variance analysis
• Capability to understand the operational side of business, the key business drivers and their financial impact
• Data driven and able to work with large amounts of information from various sources
• Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills - the candidate should be able to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups at all levels across KPMG
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and report to multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong verbal and oral communication in French and English
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (emphasis on pivot tables and processing large amounts of data quickly)
• Basic skills in PowerPoint
• Familiar with PowerBI and AI
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion an asset
• This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.
• KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
• The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 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.
• KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
• The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 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.