Sr. Director F&A - Firm Taxes

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, F&A - Firm Taxes to join our Partner Tax team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the firm's domestic and international tax compliance functions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and risk management priorities; lead and champion firm-wide process improvement and automation initiatives in collaboration with the technology team and senior leadership, driving innovation and operational excellence across all tax functions, including use of AI technologies
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Technology Financial Services team and other cross-functional groups to guide enhancements to the suite of partner applications, ensuring tax compliance and reporting needs are met at the highest level
• Oversee and approve complex tax filings for the KPMG partnership, including review of high-risk or high-value returns, and provide expert guidance on technical tax matters
• Direct, mentor, and develop tax department staff and managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance
• Establish and maintain robust internal tax compliance systems and processes, proactively identifying and implementing changes in response to legislative and regulatory developments; set standards and provide guidance for all matters with respect to tax return processing, including prototypes, federal and state K-1 processing and related compliance activities, ensuring consistency with current department policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead audit support activities, including strategic correspondence, data compilation, audit coordination, and resolution of complex audit issues; advise executive management and partners on tax planning opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and the impact of tax law changes on firm operations
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum fifteen years of recent, progressive experience in public accounting or a senior leadership role within a corporate tax department or extensive experience with US tax compliance for large partnerships
• Advanced degrees from an accredited college or university such as MST or JD and CPA are preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field is required
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, complex tax compliance projects and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint), including mastery of advanced Excel features; experience with tax compliance software such as Thomson Reuters GoSystem and BNA Superforms
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level, influencing decision-making and driving organizational change, with a track record of successfully delivering results in environments with shifting deadlines and priorities; five years
• experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on mentoring, succession planning, and talent development
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax issues to senior management and external stakeholders; demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in tax processes and systems
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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