KPMG Australia’s United States Business Practice provides a comprehensive local service supporting US–Australia cross-border accounting, capital markets and finance function needs. We help Australian and US companies navigate complex US GAAP/IFRS, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements across capital markets transactions and M&A activity.

We are seeking a Manager to support clients through capital markets transactions, M&A buy-side and sell-side engagements, and carve-outs, with a strong focus on US GAAP/IFRS conversions, US public company readiness and SOX compliance. This role combines deep technical accounting expertise with project leadership and cross-border collaboration.

What you’ll do

• From an accounting advisory aspect lead and deliver capital markets readiness engagements, supporting US IPOs, SPAC transactions and US debt or bond offerings
• Support M&A buy-side and sell-side transactions, including accounting due diligence, transaction accounting and post-deal reporting considerations
• Support on carve-outs and divestitures, including separation accounting, historical financial information, and readiness for standalone reporting
• Provide US GAAP and IFRS technical accounting advisory, including accounting conversions, complex transaction accounting and accounting change programs
• Support SEC reporting and public company readiness, including identification of information gaps, readiness assessments and ongoing reporting support
• Design, implement and support SOX compliance programs, including control design, documentation, remediation and ongoing compliance
• Manage end-to-end engagement delivery, including planning, resourcing, budgets and risk management
• Work closely with KPMG US and global teams to deliver coordinated cross-border outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, including CFOs, Controllers and finance leadership
• Coach and develop team members, contributing to a strong technical and performance-focused culture

Skills and experience

• · Strong experience in US GAAP, IFRS or technical accounting advisory, ideally within a consulting or professional services environment
• · Experience supporting M&A transactions, including buy-side, sell-side or carve-out engagements
• · Exposure to capital markets transactions such as IPOs, SPACs, M&A, divestitures or US debt offerings
• · Exposure to SEC reporting and public company environments
• · Practical knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
• · Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical, commercial advice
• · Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and mentoring
• · Professional qualifications such as CA or CPA (or equivalent) are required

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on high-profile US capital markets and M&A engagements
• Access to KPMG’s global US and international network
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on technical excellence and development
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support
• Competitive remuneration and benefits

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!