Manager, Global Finance Project Manager

ON
On-site
Posted Oct 23, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 4+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 22, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Global Finance Project Manager leads and supports technology and operational projects, including planning, governance, and monitoring project financials. This role also manages yearly operational efforts, such as application security reviews and licensing, while ensuring alignment with project goals.

Job details

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 Global Finance Project Manager reports to the GF Finance Operations leader, and this is a hands-on, project management role, charged with supporting Global Finance in leading projects across the portfolio. Working as part of the Global Finance Operations team, this role will suit an independent, proactive, multi-tasking, high performing individual seeking the opportunity to gain exposure to the technology and operations of KPMGI and to expand their knowledge of the global finance area and teams within the CAO. What you will do Lead and support Global Finance team technology and operational projects, including planning and governance, monitoring project financials, overseeing the successful delivery of the project’ output, and ensuring alignment against project goals, as well as other ad hoc initiatives. Manage yearly operational or compliancy efforts which will include application security reviews and certification renewals, technology application licensing, upgrades and platform migrations if required. Build and maintain project plans, including approach, scope, tasks, durations, work effort, dependencies, budget, planning assumptions, resource allocation and deliverables, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Support Finance Business Partners with monthly and year-end reconciliation of Global Finance budgets and accrual management. Work with matrixed teams to develop project budgets, secure approvals, and manage required vendor purchase orders, change orders, and internal recharges. Track and manage resource utilization, capacity and resolve resourcing issues to ensure seamless delivery and cost optimization. What you bring to the role 4+ years’ experience in project management disciplines, with experience planning and executing IT and finance projects and programs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and PMP certification preferred but not required Strong project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and third-party contractors Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management in a matrixed global environment Capable of strategic thinking and of moving strategic plans into action Strong experience in Excel, Microsoft project, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint for executive reporting along with demonstrated commitment to adopting AI tools and integrating them responsibly into day-to-day work to improve efficiency, insight and quality. KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 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. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in project management, specifically in planning and executing IT and finance projects. A bachelor's degree is required, and a PMP certification is preferred.