Senior Manager, Canadian Resource Centre

Senior Manager, Canadian Resource Centre (CRC) – Data and AnalyticsJoin to apply for the Senior Manager, Canadian Resource Centre (CRC) – Data and Analytics role at KPMG CanadaOverviewAt 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 will ideally suit a professional with a proven track record of exceptional communication and technical skills looking for an opportunity to travel and work from India. If you are looking for a career challenge, our growing team which supports a diverse group of engagement teams across the Globe may be the opportunity for you.The CRC Senior Manager will be assisting the audit business units and the CRC Champions network D&A Center monthly reporting and budget modelling so that they are able to manage their CRC objectives and related KPIs. Therefore, a primary role of the CRC Senior Manager 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 DoOperationsOverseeing day-to-day operations of the CRC D&A Center of Excellence in collaboration with other members of the CRC national management team and CDST team.Provide direct support to audit engagement teams so they can effectively leverage the CRC D&A Center of Excellence on their 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 the highest audit quality and deliverables.Prepare training materials, how-to, 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 analytic programs.Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development.Work closely with other members of the onshore national CRC team and CDST team and the offshore management team to ensure sufficient fulfiller licensing and restrict access to security groups.Review and approve requests for access to standard software and technology tools used by offshore delivery team members i.e., Visio Pro, Alteryx, PowerBI, etc.OtherExpected to be a performance manager to more junior team members.Willingness to travel internationally and ability to obtain requisite business traveler visa / work permits for India.The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.The successful candidate recognizes and agrees to start their day earlier or work later than the normal office hours to allow for sufficient overlap with the offshore management team.At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.What You Bring To The RoleCanadian CPA designation or international equivalent.8+ years of experience working with a public practice accounting firm, with at least 5 years in a management role.Senior manager or equivalent, having 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 similar programs or a combination of relevant experience) is required.Proficiency and knowledgeable with databases including SQL, My SQL, Oracle etc. is an asset.Proficiency and knowledgeable with analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Python, R, Alteryx, Microsoft PowerApps/Power Automate.Proficiency and knowledge of ServiceNow is an asset.Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills - you are a proactive person and always come up with new ideas and ways of working forward.Strong technical audit skills and varied audit experience.Proven time management and organizational skillsKnowledge of data extraction tools and utilities.Bi-lingual in French and English is an asset.Superior written, and verbal communication skills in English is required.Experience facilitating any of the Audit Foundations courses offered by KBS (or in a similar role) is an asset.Strong ability to oversee and manage multiple projects at one time.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle conflicting priorities.Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging team-based environment.Values innovative thinking and looks for ways to improve processes.Demonstrated mentoring and performance management skills.Excels at working independently and having ownership of tasks and areas of responsibility.Innovative mindset and the ability to assess current processes and suggest improvements.Comfortable working in both virtual and in-person environments.Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe Products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, MS Forms, MS Teams, Outlook, etc.This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support KPMG employees nationally and will be required to communicate with English-speaking colleagues.KPMG BC Region Pay Range InformationThe expected base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards.Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestOur Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, 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 mattersKPMG 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr