Manager, AAS Center of Excellence

KPMG•Burlington, ON

14h•Onsite

About The Position

KPMG in Canada is seeking talented and proven leaders to join their dynamic Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) team in Toronto. This role involves supporting clients with day-to-day finance operations and controllership-focused activities, working closely with private and public companies across industries to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting processes, and strengthen financial controls. The position offers hands-on support across core accounting and financial reporting functions, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, and financial statement preparation under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, practical, enjoys owning numbers, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with clients' finance teams, with strong communication skills for both finance and non-finance stakeholders. This role provides exposure to a range of organizations and opportunities to deepen controllership skills, operational accounting expertise, and client relationship experience.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree required.
Hold a Canadian CPA designation, or hold an internationally recognized equivalent accounting designation per CPA Canada guidelines.
5+ years’ professional experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
Strong hands-on experience in operational accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
Sound understanding of financial reporting frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP, and/or ASPE) from a practical application perspective.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clear analysis and presentations for senior stakeholders.
Proven leadership and project management capabilities, including leading engagement teams, coaching junior professionals, and managing multiple priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
High adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving advisory environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across different accounting systems and ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) preferred.

Responsibilities

Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide day-to-day accounting and controllership support to private and public companies across multiple industries.
Perform and review bookkeeping activities, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements.
Assist with financial reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE.
Identify and resolve accounting issues, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and well-documented processes.
Work directly with clients to improve close routines, controls, and overall finance operations.
Support with coordinating workstreams and mentoring junior team members.