Senior Associate, Restructuring & Turnaround - Advisory

KPMG•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KPMG's Turnaround & Restructuring practice helps companies and/or its stakeholders that are facing challenges and uncertainty, for a variety of reasons, including business underperformance, an imminent liquidity crisis and/or an inability to raise new capital. When companies have these challenges, our team provides financial advisory services to lenders, management, boards of directors, regulators, and other key stakeholders. Our professionals provide advisory services to help stakeholders navigate financial challenges and/or special situations. By applying strategic business and financial expertise, we assist organizations to overcome the changing business environments and the challenges they face. We also provide formal insolvency expertise, including acting as trustees under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and as a monitor under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). This role is for a Senior Associate in the Turnaround & Restructuring, Deal Advisory team in Toronto. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter with expertise in finance, strategy, research, and business operations along with being deal focused. The work environment is conducive to advancement for candidates who perform, rewarding exceptional individuals with responsibility, profile, and career progression. The practice is pre-approved for the CPA program.

Requirements

Completed, or working towards a professional designation (i.e., CPA/CA, CBV, CFA)
Ability to prepare detailed, functional financial models, including financial projections
Knowledge of the restructuring and insolvency industry. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with restructuring and insolvency experience
Inquisitiveness with strong technical, investigative and computer skills (particularly, manipulating data and modeling in Excel)
A committed, flexible approach to evolving priorities in a fast-paced intensive work environment
Flexibility for mobility for out-of-town assignments

Nice To Haves

Interest in registering for the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) qualification program

Responsibilities

Participate in developing restructuring strategies and plans
Conduct financial analysis of companies in a variety of industries, including review of operations and forecasts
Develop complex financial models and cash flow forecasts
Perform market research and data analytics, financial due diligence, and independent business reviews of underperforming companies
Prepare dashboards, slide decks and other advisory presentations to key stakeholders
Assist with formal insolvency filings which may include securing assets and preparing court reports
Communicate directly with a variety of stakeholders, including our clients, lenders, employees, creditors, and the advisors to stakeholders
Assist with proactive business development initiatives