Manager / Senior Manager, 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. In every economic environment, there are opportunities to create, enhance, and preserve value. Our Deal Advisory professionals help buyers, sellers, private equity investors, governments, and lenders in developing and executing on their value strategies. Our Deal Advisory team includes the following service lines: Transaction Services, Valuations, Corporate Finance, Restructuring & Turnaround, and Infrastructure Advisory. Our clients are typically in this region are typically private corporates, private equity funds, as well as large public companies. Our people are motivated self-starters with expertise in finance, valuation, tax, accounting and financial reporting. Our network is global. KPMG's Deal Advisory practice is continuing to grow and we are currently looking for professionals in our downtown Montreal office at the Manager level for Transaction Services team. What you will doWorking 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 cycle. As Manager, Transaction Services, you will:Co-coordinate financial due diligence and provide M&A transaction support and advisory services to our clients.Interpret and analyze information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target businessReview and analyze historical trading, quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, net debt, capital expenditure, forecasts and underlying assumptionsReview the adequacy of financing structure including review of agreements and consideration of limits, terms and covenantsEvaluate potential synergies and post-merger integration considerationsReport potential key issues for our clients including identification of risk or price factors impacting investment decisionsReview sale and purchase agreements and financial model to reflect findings of the due diligence processDevelop, train and coach junior team members through challenging and meaningful opportunitiesDeliver exceptional client service by maximizing results and driving high performance from people, while also fostering collaboration across businesses and bordersInfluence clients, teams and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships as a representative of KPMG Deal AdvisoryUnderstand key objectives for clients and KPMG, and align people to them to set appropriate priorities and direction What you bring to the roleMust have a professional designation (CPA, CA); having begun the CBV or CFA is an asset.Must be able to achieve government security clearance2+ years of transactional services experience and 5+ years of total experience of accounting and/or finance experience in a consulting and/or corporate environment including:Financial due diligence or M&A analysis and report writingIdentification of issues and factors impacting valuationsFinancial statement interpretation and analysis, including an understanding of the application of and compliance with GAAPReview on target projects and formulate deal rationale and strategyProfessional report writing and presentation skills to assist in preparing pitch documents e.g. proposals and presentations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in FrenchProven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management and manage engagement teams and client deliverables, applying your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions.Experience with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.Corporate Development, financial modelling and analytics experience an assetWillingness and ability to travel internationally as requiredBusiness fluency in French to ensure communication with internal and external stakeholdersThe selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to present complex strategic topics to a diverse range of stakeholders located in English-speaking regions of Canada, such as Ontario Providing you with the support you need to be at your best  Our 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 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 1-888-466-4778. 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.