Manager, Federal Engagement Management Coordinator

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Federal Engagement Management Coordinator to join our Finance and Accounting organization.Responsibilities:Direct, audit, and manage the end-to-end engagement setup portfolio executed by Federal EMC staff members, while actively executing and troubleshooting complex, high-priority federal engagement setups in compliance with firm policies and federal regulatory requirementsApply a deep understanding of federal engagement lifecycle management to support assigned Partners, Managing Directors, and business leaders; actively execute critical operations including client/engagement setup, Revenue adjustments, time and expense adjustments, investment monitoring, billing and collections coordination, ad-hoc reporting, and formal closeoutsServe as the primary local subject matter expert for practice leaders on engagement accounting and risk management systems including SYNC and Client/Engagement Acceptance and Setup (CLEAS) providing advanced technical troubleshooting and guidance on system interfacesDirectly supervise a team of two EMC professionals; oversee their daily work product, manage deadlines and expectations, contribute to resource allocation and staffing decisions, and provide active performance feedback and coachingIdentify and implement best practices in the engagement accounting process; proactively surfaces issues and recommends compliant alternatives in close coordination with Risk Management leaders to ensure strict adherence to firmwide engagement setup and federal compliance risk policies.Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience in Federal Services or similar operations, including hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint and SYNC integrations, with a strong grasp of federal compliance requirements, and an understanding of the intersection between federal and commercial business processes Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline is required; Active CPA, PMP, CPCM, or relevant professional accounting/project management credentials are preferredAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookup models) and experience with reporting/data tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Power Platform); familiarity with Microsoft Power Apps and automated workflow configuration is preferredSolid foundational understanding of government contract compliance concepts, including GSA MAS schedules, IFF assessments, FAR compliance, and labor segregation standards; experience in engagement management, financial operations, billing, or project accounting within a professional services or government contracting firmExperience leading, supervising, or mentoring team members, managing workflow queues, or overseeing complex project deliverables; demonstrated ability to communicate complex accounting and compliance guidelines clearly to engagement partners, project managers, and cross-functional teamsProven experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audit preparation or internal compliance reviews is preferred; prior experience working in an environment that bridges commercial ERP systems with federal accounting software is preferredApplicants 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)KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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