Manager, Audit

KPMG•Montreal, QC

About The Position

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. Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver. The Audit group at our Downtown Montreal, Boisbriand and Brossard office is looking for a Manager to join its team and support Canadian public clients. Our teams of professionals help our clients' manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By intimately understanding each client’s business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

Requirements

Must have relevant post-secondary degree.
5 + years of experience working in audit within an accounting firm.
Previous experience using IFRS working with publicly listed clients.
Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service.
Proven background of building a client base and adding revenue.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Are a strong team player and have meticulous attention to detail.
The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain and simplify complex audit and reporting matters for diverse audiences.
Proficiency in English is required, as the position involves communicating and delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders at KPMG Canada in English‑speaking regions of Canada.

Nice To Haves

Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the audits of our clients, from planning to completion.
Participate and assist in implementing the group business plan.
Work with members of the practice management group to meet the goals of the assurance financial plan.
Counsel, train, and mentor audit staff.
Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices/methodologies on client engagement.
As an Audit professional, you will provide a service that represents a high-value mark for our firm, helping companies assess their risk as they work to ensure transparency across their operations.