Bookkeeping 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.

As a Bookkeeping Manager,you will have the opportunity to support the growth of the broader KPMG family and to work closely with our Décarie team in Montreal, as well as with our clients, in managing the payroll cycle and bookkeeping activities. Your organisational skills and resourcefulness will enable you to effectively manage the accounting for multiple clients and ensure they receive superior-quality service, all under the guidance of experienced colleagues.

• Oversee, perform, and review full‑cycle bookkeeping activities up to trial balance (month‑end entries, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable, payroll) to support compilation and review engagements.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of the bookkeeping team, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with KPMG certification standards and methodologies.
• Prepare and review financial information, supporting schedules, and working papers used in compilation missions.
• Prepare and file GST/QST returns and tax slips (T4/RL1, T5, and other relevant slips) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Certification teams to address review notes, resolve bookkeeping and reporting issues, and meet engagement deadlines.
• Manage a portfolio of small and mid‑sized clients, maintaining strong client relationships, managing timelines and deliverables, and occasionally traveling to client sites when required, while supporting realization, utilization, and client service excellence objectives.

• Post-secondary education, Accounting and Management or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4-5 years of experience with equivalent duties.
• Member of National Payroll Institute/Canadian Payroll Association an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Demonstrated expertise in monthly accounting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Acomba, an asset.
• Ability to prepare reviews and compilation engagement (notices to reader) files and working papers, including unaudited financial statements, is an asset.
• Professionalism, ability to work independently and intrinsic initiative in work performance.
• Organizational skills.
• Positive attitude in situations that may differ from engagement to engagement and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage several files simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

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 View phone number on 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.