Senior Associate, Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory

About the role

The Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) team is a high-performing, fast-growing practice within PwC Canada and globally. It supports 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 Calgary, you will support clients through complex financial reporting issues and transactions, interacting regularly with senior management, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.

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, accounting policy implementations and new accounting standards.
• Work with Deals colleagues on the accounting implications of acquisitions and divestitures, including 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 clients.

Required profile

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, with experience in technical accounting, corporate finance, advisory or audit roles.
• Exposure to capital markets transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, and IPO readiness.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE, and of market practices around IPOs and capital raisings.
• Ability to communicate 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

• Financial accounting, financial modeling and financial reporting
• Accounting policies and regulatory frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE)
• Capital markets transactions, IPO readiness and capital raising
• Alteryx (automation platform)

Salary range: $58,400 - $97,500. Eligible employees may also join variable incentive pay programs. PwC Canada offers a hybrid work environment.