Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Financial Due Diligence

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Contracts and Closing Mechanisms practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help create value for clients who are executing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in a complex deals environment. We work with a wide range of corporate, strategic and private equity clients, advising on the financial and accounting aspects of sale and purchase agreements, assist in the negotiation of the enterprise to equity value bridge and advise during the calculation of financial metrics, post-closing. We review hundreds of agreements every year across all industry sectors, and bring a deep level of knowledge and expertise to maximize value and support our clients as they negotiate their deals.

PwC Canada’s Transaction Services practice is comprised of more than 100 deals professionals that bring a combination of financial, commercial, and operational expertise with data-driven insights to create value for our clients across all stages of the deal lifecycle. The Contracts and Closing Mechanisms (CCM) team is a small team of specialists with backgrounds in audit and assurance, deals, and disputes.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As a Deals Contracts & Closing Mechanism Manager, 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: 

Helping buyers and sellers to prepare better, close faster and realize profits sooner on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and financing transactions. We focus on two main service areas:    

1. Sale and Purchase Agreement Advisory - we understand the key risks and issues identified during diligence and work with clients and lawyers to ensure the sale and purchase agreements have built in protections to protect against these risks. We also advise on the financial definitions that impact the basis of preparation of the pricing mechanism.   

2. Post-Closing Assistance - we help our clients to maximize and protect value through the purchase price mechanism through the preparation/review process as well as advise during post-closing negotiations and/or disputes over the pricing mechanism (i.e. cash, debt, and net working capital).  

Support clients across a broad range of industries with transaction sizes ranging anywhere between $15 million and in excess of $1 billion. Our clients include:  

Major Canadian public and private corporations 

Leading Canadian financial buyers (Private Equity and Pension Funds) and  

Inbound financial and strategic acquirers

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

Strong experience in audit, accounting advisory, dispute advisory or deals   

A Chartered Accountant Designation (or local equivalent)  required 

Proven technical and analytical capabilities including proven financial and business performance analysis skills  

Strong communication, presentation and report writing skills  

Proven engagement team management and leadership skills  

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives  

The position requires flexibility and will require travel throughout North America and internationally which can be up to 30% of your time 

This role doesn’t support completion of the Canadian CPA designation  

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  

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

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