Senior Manager, Canadian Resource Centre

OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.We are currently looking to hire a full-time Senior Manager to join the CRC National Management team. This role is suitable for a professional with strong communication and technical skills who is open to travel and work from India. The CRC Senior Manager will support audit business units and the CRC Champions network D&A Center monthly reporting and budget modelling to help manage CRC objectives and related KPIs. The primary role is to provide direct support and guidance to both offshore and onshore teams so that Canadian audit engagement teams can effectively leverage the CRC D&A Center of Excellence on their audits.What You Will DoOperationsOversee day-to-day operations of the CRC D&A Center of Excellence in collaboration with the CRC national management team and CDST.Provide direct support to audit engagement teams to leverage the CRC D&A Center of Excellence on engagements.Assist in overseeing the Quality (QMCI) team at the CRC in India by identifying areas for quality improvement and overseeing the implementation of solutions to ensure high audit quality and deliverables.Prepare training materials, how-to guides, monthly/quarterly newsletters, and other guidance documents for the internal CRC portal.Leverage firm processes and programs to ensure active support of the business.Data & AnalyticsIdentify potential new services, offerings, and tools to enhance the experience of audit engagement teams using the CRC.Perform annual budgeting, forecasting and hours/FTE modelling using various data analytics programs.Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development.Collaborate with onshore national CRC team, CDST team, and offshore management to ensure sufficient fulfiller licensing and restricted access to security groups.Review and approve requests for access to standard software and technology tools used by offshore delivery team members (e.g., Visio Pro, Alteryx, Power BI).OtherExpected to be a performance manager to more junior team members.Willingness to travel internationally and obtain requisite business traveler visas/work permits for India.May be required to create, interpret and apply policies, practices, laws and regulations during employment.Start their day earlier or work later than normal office hours to allow for overlap with the offshore management team, as a critical factor for operational oversight.What You Bring To The RoleCanadian CPA designation or international equivalent.8+ years of experience with a public practice accounting firm, with at least 5 years in a management role.Senior manager or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience with KPMG Canada.Minimum 5 years auditing and team management experience.Diploma or bachelor’s in computer science, Database Management or Programming (or equivalent relevant experience).Proficiency with databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.) is an asset.Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Power Query, Python, R, Alteryx, Microsoft PowerApps/Power Automate).Knowledge of ServiceNow is an asset.Resourcefulness, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication skills in English.Strong technical audit skills and experience, with the ability to oversee multiple projects.Good time management and organizational skills; ability to handle conflicting priorities.Experience with data extraction tools; bilingual in French and English is an asset.Experience facilitating Audit Foundations courses (or similar) is an asset.Comfortable working in both virtual and in-person environments.Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Forms, MS Teams, Outlook, etc.).English language proficiency in writing and speaking; ability to create documentation and guidance for English-speaking colleagues.Pay Range InformationThe expected base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills, competencies, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.Support and ValuesProviding you with the support you need to be at your best.Our Values, The KPMG Way: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.Adjustments and AccommodationsWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. You may request adjustments at any point during the recruitment process. If you require support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and SalesVernon, British Columbia, Canada 1 week agoLake Country, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago #J-18808-Ljbffr