Senior Consultant, Transaction Services

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. KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG and has offices in 33 locations across Canada. The firm’s more than 700 partners and 5,600 employees provide services to public and private business, not-for-profit, and public-sector organizations in Canada. Our Deal Advisory professionals help buyers, sellers, private equity investors, governments, and lenders in developing and executing value strategies. We offer start-to-finish support in the acquisition process, including input on strategy, early identification of risk areas, coordination and execution of due diligence investigations (financial and commercial), and input and advice on contract terms geared to reduce risks. We also assist with closing the transaction and post-deal integration. Our Deal Advisory team includes Transaction Services, Valuations, Corporate Finance, Restructuring & Turnaround, and Infrastructure Advisory. Our clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, and private corporations. Our people are motivated self-starters with expertise in finance, valuation, tax, accounting and financial reporting. Our network is global. KPMG\'s Transaction Services is currently looking for professionals in our downtown Montreal office at the Senior Consultant level.Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the transaction process.What You Will DoEvaluating a business’ historical performance and sustainability of earnings/cash flows, working capital cycles, financial projections, key contractual commitments, accounting policies and management control environment.Identifying and reporting key issues, performing the relevant financial analysis, and interpreting results.Undertaking smaller assignments or assisting on larger assignments reporting to a manager, senior manager, or a partner.Participating in KPMG’s engagement teams with senior client executives, attorneys, and investors.Writing detailed professional reports and other client deliverables.Establishing credibility and developing relationships with current and prospective clients.Providing support/assistance for proposals.Contributing to the effective working of the team and development of team morale.Occasionally supporting other business units in a cross-functional role (e.g. Valuations, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Global Infrastructure Advisory Group, etc.).At times, business needs arise and employees are required to work beyond their normal hours. Our approach to flexibility provides for this when needed.What You Bring To The Role2+ years of relevant post-grad work experience; M&A experience in an advisory, corporate, bank, or private equity environment is an asset.CPA Student, CPA or equivalent; MBA, CFA, CBV, or CMA is a plus.Highly motivated, committed, and flexible to cope with changing priorities and strict deadlines.Financial and commercial awareness with strong analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.Curiosity, healthy skepticism, creativity, and attention to detail.The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Above-average proficiency with Microsoft Excel.Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally.As the documentation and deliverables are written in English, excellent command of both French and English is required to ensure effective communication with our clients.Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.This position requires proficiency in English. The selected candidate may be required to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders from KPMG Canada located outside of Quebec.Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestOur values, The KPMG Way: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment processWe are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. Adjustments (informal requests) and accommodations (formal requests) are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You can request an adjustment or accommodation at any point. If you require support, please contact KPMG\’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.Job detailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Consulting, Information Technology, and SalesNote: This refined description preserves the core information about responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations while removing duplicates, extraneous boilerplate, and non-conforming formatting. #J-18808-Ljbffr