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 Private Enterprise practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

Our Managers apply KPMG’s accounting practices and methodologies on client's engagements and have the ability to manage the relationship with the clients, practice leaders, and junior staff.

What you will do:

• Oversee and manage a wide range of client engagements including review engagements, compilation engagements and tax compliance, etc. for owner-managed businesses.
• Detailed review of compilation and review engagement files, including notes to financial statements thereto
• Review of personal, trust and corporate income tax returns.
• Participate in the practice group to assist in implementing the business plan
• Work with members of the assurance management group to meet the goals of the assurance financial plan
• Counsel, train, and mentor team members

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to this role:

• Canadian CPA designation preferred
• 5-7+ years of experience working with a public practice accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Canadian corporate and personal tax
• Aptitude for business development, both internally and externally
• Dedication and strong work effort.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage staff through effective delegation and demonstrate strong leadership qualities
• Strong mentoring and performance management skills
• History of delivering quality service and value to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, are a strong team player and have meticulous attention to detail

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.