Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager

The Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services team (“CMAAS”) at PwC is a team committed to supporting clients through moments of exceptional change by providing accounting advisory services. These services include accounting advice to our clients through acquisitions and divestitures, accounting change, ESG reporting, restructuring and capital transactions, such as IPOs, and digital transformation projects. A career within CMAAS will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for complex financial reporting issues around transactions and other transformational events. You’ll tackle client’s needs with a solution-oriented approach that creatively addresses complex financial reporting problems for high profile transactions and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management, teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As an Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Support in leading the team and our clients through capital market transactions (e.g. IPO readiness, prospectuses, Business Acquisition Reports, pro forma financial statements, etc.) and various accounting change projects including GAAP conversion in contemplation of a transaction, implementation of accounting policy changes and new accounting standards, and ESG reporting.

2. Support our Deals teams with accounting implications on specific transactions (i.e. buy side, sell side, valuations, business combination, consolidation accounting, divestitures, etc.).

3. Work with project teams and our clients to prepare or review accounting whitepapers, diagnostic reports, complex accounting calculations, quarterly/annual financial statements and management reporting to drive insights.

4. Take a leading role in developing an understanding of our clients’ specific issues and contributing to the development of the appropriate project plan and deliverables to meet their needs.

5. Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

6. Work flexibly and respond promptly to ad hoc requests by clients.

7. Focus on the details of the project as well as quality.

8. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business areas.

9. Assist in project management component of client relationships.

10. Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

1. Experience managing teams in either financial accounting and reporting, a deals environment, or in public company audits.

2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and the team both verbally and in written communications in relation to complex issues and project status.

3. Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation.

4. A strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE.

5. Emerging technical knowledge of ESG non-financial reporting frameworks, including TCFD, ISSB and GRI is beneficial.

6. Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and an aptitude for technology and innovation are an asset.

7. The ability to build relationships and to integrate with client teams working under tight deadlines.

8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work through complex and challenging client projects.

9. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced and changing project-based environment with the flexibility to work overtime where client deadlines are tight.

10. The ability to work independently and in a team environment.

11. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements and engagement types concurrently.

12. A coachable individual, open-minded and dedicated to self-improvement, career development and development of others.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.