Senior Manager, Data & Automation Solutions Hub

KPMG

$110K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required
  • 7+ years of audit experience
  • Graduate of KPMG's Digital Academy (grad certificate or master's) preferred
  • Proven experience leading digital initiatives in audit engagements
  • Proficiency with analytics tools (MindBridge, Power BI, Alteryx)
  • Highly experienced with AI technologies (AITS, Clara AI, Copilot)
  • Strong independent project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with audit teams to identify technology solutions for enhanced engagement
  • Support planning and implementation of digital tools like Clara AI and Power BI
  • Facilitate the transition from awareness to active use of digital solutions
  • Deliver training and workshops to empower audit teams in using digital tools
  • Assist in data extraction and transformation from client ERPs
  • Drive AI adoption and oversee pilot programs for new AI functionalities
  • Lead a team of digital specialists to deploy solutions on audit engagements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program offered
  • Eligibility for bonus awards based on performance
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment for innovation and technology adoption
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
What you will do

Work with audit teams to identify opportunities for technology and data-enabled solutions tailored to engagement needs. Provide hands-on support for planning, selection, and implementation of digital tools (e.g., Clara AI, Alteryx, DataSnipper, Power BI, AI Transaction Scoring, extraction tools, etc.).

Move teams from awareness to file-level activation, ensuring solutions are implemented, documented, and drive improved audit quality and consistency.

Upskilling and knowledge transfer: Deliver targeted in-file support and training, helping audit teams become self-sufficient with digital solutions. Facilitate workshops and upskilling sessions for teams on their continued expansion and execution of a data-driven audit.

Data extraction: Assist with data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) from client ERPs.

Analytics: Support teams in leveraging Alteryx Server for template procedures or developing custom routines for complex files. Champion AI Transaction Scoring, including execution, analysis, interpretation, documentation review within engagement files and compliance with methodology.

AI: Drive AI adoption by upskilling audit teams on the effective use of Clara AI and supporting the development of custom AI agents tailored to engagement needs. Actively participate in pilots of new AI functionality in collaboration with the National Audit Innovation team to ensure early adoption and knowledge transfer across the organization.

Oversee a team of dedicated digital specialists (senior accountants/assistant managers) to effectively deploy these digital solutions on audit engagements across all Business Units while maintaining/enhancing audit quality.

Monitor and report on the progress of key priorities to stakeholders including the National Audit Innovation team.

What you bring to the role

  • CPA designation
  • 7+ years of experience in audit
  • Graduate of KPMG's Digital Academy program (Graduate Certificate or Master's) considered an asset
  • If not a Digital Academy graduate, candidates should demonstrate examples of leading digital initiatives locally-at a minimum, by proactively drivingthe adoption or implementation of digital solutions on their own audit engagements.
  • Proficiency and knowledge with analytics and visualization tools such as MindBridge, Power Bi, Power Query and Alteryx.
  • High user of existing AI technologies (AITS, Clara AI, Copilot)
  • Ability to work independently to drive projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written) - ability to work with multiple stakeholders, communicate priorities and manage expectations.
  • This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues.

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $112,500 to $162,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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