Accounting and Transaction Advisory Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

Job Description & Summary: 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, 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 Senior Associate 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: • Support the team and our clients through capital market transactions including IPO readiness, and other market transactions (i.e. BAR Reports, pro forma financial statements) • Support the team and our clients through various accounting change projects including GAAP conversion in contemplation of a transaction, implementation of accounting policy changes and new accounting standards • Support our Deals teams with accounting implications on specific transactions (i.e. buy side, sell side, valuations, business combination, consolidation accounting, divestitures, etc.) • Work with the team and our clients to prepare complex accounting calculations, quarterly/annual financial statements and management reporting to drive insights • Research technical accounting matters as required by the manager • Work with the team and our clients to prepare accounting whitepapers / diagnostic reports in a structured way • Work flexibly and respond promptly to ad hoc requests by clients • Be able to work collaboratively, internally within the team and externally with clients • Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business areas • Assist in project management component of client relationships

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve: • Experience working in either financial accounting and reporting, a deals environment, or in public company audits • Qualified Canadian CPA, equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, or internationally trained accountant • A strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and ASPE is desirable • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment and communicate status of projects proactively • Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and an aptitude for technology and innovation are an asset • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work through complex and challenging client projects • 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 • A coachable individual, open-minded and dedicated to self-improvement and career development • PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer • The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $58,400** **- $97,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.  We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. **Education **(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: **Certifications **(if blank, certifications not specified)