Overview:
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
The Data & Automation Solutions Hub (DASH) is a newly formed centralized group within Canada, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of audit technologies and data-enabled solutions. The team will consist of digital specialists from multiple Business Unit to support engagement teams, drive practical use of approved digital tools, and build lasting digital capability—all while maintaining a focus on audit quality and consistency.
What you will do:
Engagement Support & Solution Deployment
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Partner with regional audit teams to identify opportunities for technology and data-enabled solutions tailored to engagement needs
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Support the planning, selection, and implementation of digital tools (e.g., Clara AI,Alteryx, DataSnipper, Power BI, AI Transaction Scoring, extraction tools).
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Drive teams from awareness to file-level activation, ensuring solutions areimplemented, documented, and enhance audit quality and consistency.
Coaching, Upskilling & Knowledge Transfer
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Deliver targeted in-file coaching and training to help audit teams build self-sufficiency in digital tools.
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Facilitate workshops and upskilling sessions to expand adoption of data-enabledaudit practices.
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Provide ongoing guidance and feedback to engagement teams to strengthen digitalcapabilities.
Data & Analytics Execution
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Support data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes from client ERPsystems supported by the CDSST and offshoring teams.
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Leverage analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx Server) to execute template procedures anddevelop custom routines for complex engagements.
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Champion AI-enabled procedures (e.g., AI Transaction Scoring), includingexecution, interpretation, and documentation support.
AI & Innovation Enablement
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Drive adoption of AI tools by coaching teams on effective use of Clara AI and otheremerging technologies.
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Support the development and deployment of custom AI solutions tailored toengagement needs.
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Participate in pilots of new audit technologies with the National Audit Innovationteam and support broader rollout.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship supporting effective delivery across engagements.
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Collaborate closely with Senior Managers and other DASH members to ensure consistent deployment of solutions and sharing of best practices.
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Identify issues, risks, and opportunities in deployment and escalate or resolve as appropriate.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
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Track and report on engagement progress and adoption of digital solutions to support team priorities.
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Provide recommendations to improve processes, tools, and overall team effectiveness.
What you bring to this role:
- CPA designation
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5 plus years of audit experience
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Graduate of KPMG's Digital Academy program (Graduate Certificate or Master’s) considered an asset
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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.
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Demonstrated experience leading or driving adoption of digital solutions on audit engagements
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Strong proficiency in analytics and visualization tools (e.g., MindBridge, Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx)
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Advanced user of AI-enabled technologies (e.g., Clara AI, AITS, Copilot)
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to projects from planning through execution
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence adoption across engagement teams
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Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability
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Interest in and commitment to innovation and technology in audit
The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain and simplify complex audit and reporting matters for diverse audiences. Proficiency in English is required, as the position involves communicating and delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders at KPMG Canada in English‑speaking regions of Canada.
KPMG Ontario Region pay range information
The expected base salary range for this position is $91,000 to $136,500 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 $82,000 to $122,500 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.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
