Senior Consultant, Accounting Advisory Services

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.

Join KPMG’s dynamic Accounting Advisory Services team in Toronto, where you’ll use your technical accounting and financial reporting expertise to help clients navigate complex, evolving business challenges. You’ll work with both private and public companies across industries, supporting them through significant transactions, regulatory changes, and operational transformations.

• Lead and deliver advisory engagements under a range of accounting standards
• Support clients through acquisitions, divestitures, capital raises, reorganizations, and IPO readiness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and technical accounting analyses.
• Evaluate and interpret accounting and disclosure requirements, draft supporting analyses and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional KPMG teams on process redesign, controls, and transaction-related challenges.
• Leverage technology tools and Excel to support financial reporting and data modelling.
• Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Post-secondary degree required
• Hold a Canadian CPA designation, an internationally recognized equivalent accounting designation per CPA Canada guidelines, or be actively enrolled in the CPA program
• 3-5 years of experience in audit and/or accounting advisory.
• Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS, U.S. GAAP, ASPE) with the ability to ‘uncomplicate the complicated’.
• Experience with key topics such as revenue, leases, business combinations, financial instruments, etc.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• High adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modelling).
• Willingness to travel within Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,500 to $99,000 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.

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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.