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 business

Review and analyze historical trading, quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, net debt, capital expenditure, forecasts and underlying assumptions

Review the adequacy of financing structure including review of agreements and consideration of limits, terms and covenants

Evaluate potential synergies and post-merger integration considerations

Report potential key issues for our clients including identification of risk or price factors impacting investment decisions

Review sale and purchase agreements and financial model to reflect findings of the due diligence process

Develop, train and coach junior team members through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Deliver exceptional client service by maximizing results and driving high performance from people, while also fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

Influence clients, teams and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships as a representative of KPMG Deal Advisory

Understand key objectives for clients and KPMG, and align people to them to set appropriate priorities and directionWhat 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 clearance

2+ 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 writing

Identification of issues and factors impacting valuations

Financial statement interpretation and analysis, including an understanding of the application of and compliance with GAAP

Review 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 French

Proven 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 asset

Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required

Business fluency in French to ensure communication with internal and external stakeholders

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.Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment processAt 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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.