Senior Associate, Capital Markets Accounting Advisory

About the role

The Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) team is a fast-growing practice within PwC Canada and globally, supporting clients through accounting advice on acquisitions and divestitures, accounting changes, restructuring, capital transactions such as IPOs and digital transformation projects. As a CMAAS Senior Associate in Vancouver, you will support clients through complex financial reporting issues and transactions, interacting regularly with senior management, bankers, lawyers and other advisers. The role is newly created.

Key responsibilities

• Support clients through capital market transactions, including IPO readiness, BAR reports, capital raising and pro forma financial statements.
• Work on accounting change projects such as GAAP conversions before transactions, accounting policy implementations and new accounting standards.
• Work with Deals colleagues on the accounting implications of acquisitions and divestitures, including buy-side and sell-side diligence, valuations, business combinations and consolidation accounting.
• Prepare complex accounting calculations, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reporting.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting whitepapers and diagnostic reports for clients to present to auditors and regulators.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of jobs and clients, respond promptly to ad hoc requests and focus on quality.
• Use analytical tools and GenAI solutions to turn emerging business trends into insights for client projects.

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 raising.
• 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

• Technical accounting and accounting modelling
• Accounting policies and regulatory frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE)
• Capital markets transactions, capital raising and deal structures
• Communication and analytical thinking

Salary range: $53,600 - $89,300. PwC Canada offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive total rewards package.