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KPMG US · 6 hours ago

Director/Sr Director F&A - Firm Taxes

Montvale, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

KPMG is a renowned company providing audit, tax, and advisory services. They are seeking a Senior Director for their Partner Tax team to oversee domestic and international tax compliance, lead process improvements, and mentor staff while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Financial Services

No H1B

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

Qualification

US tax complianceTax compliance softwareLeadership experienceAdvanced ExcelMSTJDInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skillsRelationship building

Required

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

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