Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services, Manager

About the role

PwC's Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) team in Calgary is looking for a Manager. CMAAS is a fast-growing practice that supports clients through complex accounting and reporting issues, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, capital transactions such as IPOs and digital transformation projects. The Manager leads teams and works closely with senior management, bankers and other advisers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead teams through capital market transactions, including IPO readiness, BAR reports, capital raising and pro forma financial statements.
• Lead teams on accounting change projects such as GAAP conversions, accounting policy changes and new accounting standards.
• Support the Deals teams with accounting implications of transactions such as buy-side and sell-side deals, valuations, business combinations, consolidations and divestitures.
• Help prepare or review whitepapers, diagnostic reports, complex calculations, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reporting.
• Develop project plans and deliverables, coach team members and contribute to the team's brand and culture.
• Respond flexibly to ad hoc client requests, focus on quality and build strong client relationships.
• Use analytical tools and GenAI solutions to turn emerging trends into insights, and help grow existing and new client relationships.

Required profile

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, with experience in technical accounting, corporate finance, advisory or audit, and exposure to capital markets transactions, M&A and IPO readiness.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE, and of market practices around IPOs and capital raisings.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to senior leadership and to lead teams and mentor colleagues.
• Willingness to work overtime when client deadlines are tight.

Required skills

• Accounting standards, financial modeling and corporate finance
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• GenAI tools and an aptitude for adopting new technologies are an asset

The salary range is $84,700 - $134,700, with possible variable incentive pay for eligible employees.