Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager (Bilingual FR/EN)

About the role

PwC's Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services team (CMAAS) in Montreal is looking for an Accounting and Transaction Advisory Manager. The team advises clients on accounting issues arising from acquisitions, divestitures, capital transactions such as IPOs, accounting changes and restructuring, and digital transformation projects. The manager leads the team and its clients through complex financial reporting issues around transactions and transformational events, with significant interaction with senior management, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the team and clients through capital market transactions (IPO readiness, prospectuses, business acquisition reports, pro forma financial statements) and accounting change projects such as GAAP conversion, accounting policy changes and new standards
• Support the Deals teams with accounting implications of buy-side, sell-side, valuation, business combination, consolidation and divestiture transactions
• Prepare or review accounting whitepapers, diagnostic reports, complex calculations, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reporting
• Help develop project plans and deliverables, coach team members and respond promptly to ad hoc client requests
• Contribute to project management of client relationships and uphold the firm's code of ethics

Required profile

• Experience managing teams in financial accounting and reporting, a deals environment or public company audits
• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
• Fluency in English and French
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced, project-based environment, including overtime when client deadlines are tight

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and teams on complex issues
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is an asset

The salary range is $84,700 - $134,700, and eligible employees may join variable incentive pay programs. The position follows the departure of a valued team member and offers a hybrid work environment.