Manager, Assurance

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.

Our KPMG Downtown Montreal office, is looking for a Manager to join our dynamic team. 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.

• Oversee and manage various client assurance and tax engagements (Reviews & Compilations).
• Manage engagements from planning to completion of statements and other deliverables.
• Counsel, train and mentor assurance staff.
• Working with clients and partners through complex issues to come up with appropriate solutions that meet your clients` needs.
• Apply KPMG's assurance and accounting practices/methodologies on client engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Canadian CPA designation.
• 5+ years of experience working in an accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Canadian corporate and personal tax.
• Previous experience with Reviews and Compilation Engagements.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the business and develop strong relationships.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
• Team player with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage staff through effective delegation and strong leadership qualities.
• Strong mentoring and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

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.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity , we do what is right |  Excellence , we never stop learning and improving |  Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |  For Better , we do what matters

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 Voir le numéro de téléphone sur careers.kpmg.ca.

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.