Senior Manager, Canadian Resource Centre; CRC – Data and Analytics

Overview

At 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 hiring a full-time Senior Manager to join the CRC National Management team. This role may involve travel and work from India. The CRC Senior Manager provides direct support and guidance to offshore and onshore teams so that Canadian audit engagement teams can effectively leverage the CRC Data & Analytics (D&A) Center of Excellence on their audits.

Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the CRC D&A Center of Excellence in collaboration with the CRC national management team and the CDST team.
• 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 & Analytics

• Identify 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.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore CRC teams to ensure sufficient fulfiller licensing and manage access 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).

Other

• Act as a performance manager to junior team members.
• Willingness to travel internationally and obtain requisite business traveler visas/work permits for India.
• May be required to create, interpret, and/or apply policies, practices, laws and regulations during employment.
• May need to adjust hours to overlap with offshore management teams to ensure smooth operational oversight.

At times, business needs may require working beyond normal hours. The organization supports flexibility to balance personal matters.

• Canadian 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 experience).
• Proficiency with databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle) is an asset.
• Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Power Query, Python, R, Alteryx, Microsoft Power Apps/Power Automate).
• Knowledge of Service Now is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Experience with data extraction tools and utilities.
• Bi-lingual in French and English is an asset; strong written and verbal English communication is required.
• Mentoring and performance management skills; ability to oversee multiple projects and manage conflicting priorities.
• Comfortable working in virtual and in-person environments; proficient with MS Office and Adobe products.

English language documentation and guidance creation for national KPMG employees; ability to communicate with English-speaking colleagues across provinces.

The expected base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program and location-based salary determinations based on skills and qualifications.

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to a respectful, inclusive, barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

KPMG is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and can provide adjustments or accommodations during the process. To request accommodations, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at