Manager / Senior Manager, Forensic – Damage Quantification

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 13, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead forensic accounting engagements involving damage quantification, business valuation, and litigation support. Manage complex projects, supervise team members, and develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Job details

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 Forensic team within Advisory Services is growing. We are looking for a Manager or Senior Manager with at least four years of experience in damage quantification, insurance claims, business valuation, finance, accounting, or audit to join our team in Montréal, Brossard, Boisbriand, Québec City, or other locations. You will primarily contribute to engagements involving damage quantification in the context of litigation, insurance claims, and other financial disputes, as well as related business valuation engagements. Our highly specialized and experienced team will provide you with a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging matters while developing and enhancing your expertise as part of a growing team. KPMG is committed to supporting your professional development and providing ongoing training. The level of the position will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, technical expertise, engagement management experience, and contribution to business development. What you will do Lead forensic accounting engagements, primarily involving damage quantification, business valuation, litigation support, and insurance claims. Objectively analyze complex financial data and develop financial models to assess economic losses and other financial impacts.Conduct financial, accounting, economic, and industry research. Clearly document analyses, assumptions, and sources used. Prepare or review financial reports and deliverables for clients, courts, regulatory bodies, or insurance companies, while ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality standards. Advise clients on complex financial matters and serve as a subject matter expert in your area of expertise. Manage complex or large-scale engagements and projects in accordance with established budgets and timelines. Supervise and coordinate the work of team members, ensure the quality of deliverables, and provide timely and relevant feedback. Identify engagement opportunities and actively contribute to the firm’s business development efforts. Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, legal counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders, and act as a trusted business advisor. Contribute to the growth and visibility of the practice through presentations, publications, training sessions, and networking activities. What you bring to the role Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of four years of relevant experience in related areas such as damage quantification, insurance claims, business valuation, investigations, finance, accounting, or audit, including substantial experience in forensic accounting or business valuation. CPA designation obtained or in progress is considered an asset. CBV designation obtained or in progress is highly preferred. Excellent research, financial analysis, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience managing complex or large-scale engagements, including budgets, timelines, quality, and resource coordination. Strong writing skills, including the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and clear summaries. Ability to work collaboratively, receive and provide feedback, and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle sensitive matters, and exercise professional judgment. Excellent relationship-building and relationship management skills, with the ability to establish credibility with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications. Other relevant qualifications Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CFA designation or other relevant professional designation. Advanced knowledge of financial modelling and data analysis. The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, writing, and simplification skills in English, with the ability to present complex strategic topics to a diverse range of stakeholders located in English-speaking regions of Canada, such as Ontario. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance and at least four years of relevant experience. Professional designations such as CPA or CBV are highly preferred.