Manager, Data & Automation Solutions Hub

KPMG•Calgary, AB

About The Position

The Data & Automation Solutions Hub (DASH) is a newly formed centralized group within Canada, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of audit technologies and data-enabled solutions. The team will consist of digital specialists from multiple Business Units to support engagement teams, drive practical use of approved digital tools, and build lasting digital capability—all while maintaining a focus on audit quality and consistency.

Requirements

CPA designation
5 plus years of audit experience
Demonstrated experience leading or driving adoption of digital solutions on audit engagements
Strong proficiency in analytics and visualization tools (e.g., MindBridge, Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx)
Advanced user of AI-enabled technologies (e.g., Clara AI, AITS, Copilot)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to projects from planning through execution
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence adoption across engagement teams
Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability
Interest in and commitment to innovation and technology in audit

Nice To Haves

Graduate of KPMG's Digital Academy program (Graduate Certificate or Master’s) considered an asset
If not a Digital Academy graduate, candidates should demonstrate examples of leading digital initiatives locally—at a minimum, by proactively driving the adoption or implementation of digital solutions on their own audit engagements.

Responsibilities

Partner with regional audit teams to identify opportunities for technology and data-enabled solutions tailored to engagement needs.
Support the planning, selection, and implementation of digital tools (e.g., Clara AI, Alteryx, DataSnipper, Power BI, AI Transaction Scoring, extraction tools).
Drive teams from awareness to file-level activation, ensuring solutions are implemented, documented, and enhance audit quality and consistency.
Deliver targeted in-file coaching and training to help audit teams build self-sufficiency in digital tools.
Facilitate workshops and upskilling sessions to expand adoption of data-enabled audit practices.
Provide ongoing guidance and feedback to engagement teams to strengthen digital capabilities.
Support data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes from client ERP systems supported by the CDSST and offshoring teams.
Leverage analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx Server) to execute template procedures and develop custom routines for complex engagements.
Champion AI-enabled procedures (e.g., AI Transaction Scoring), including execution, interpretation, and documentation support.
Drive adoption of AI tools by coaching teams on effective use of Clara AI and other emerging technologies.
Support the development and deployment of custom AI solutions tailored to engagement needs.
Participate in pilots of new audit technologies with the National Audit Innovation team and support broader rollout.
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship supporting effective delivery across engagements.
Collaborate closely with Senior Managers and other DASH members to ensure consistent deployment of solutions and sharing of best practices.
Identify issues, risks, and opportunities in deployment and escalate or resolve as appropriate.
Track and report on engagement progress and adoption of digital solutions to support team priorities.
Provide recommendations to improve processes, tools, and overall team effectiveness.