Managing Director, Ignition SAP

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KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director to join our Tax Ignition practice.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of tax data and planning solutions using SAP (S/4HANA, Datasphere, Analytics Cloud, BTP; define data and information requirements, source-to-target mappings and integrations with ERP, subledgers and downstream tax applications

Apply working knowledge of direct tax provision and compliance processes to the design of tax processes and technology; the goal is accurate, timely, and audit-ready tax reporting and analytics

Build, manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagement teams; maintain active client communication, manage expectations and coordinate across tax, finance, IT and external vendors

Mentor staff while developing delivery standards, reusable assets and methodologies; lead and contribute to RFPs, proposals and orals for tax transformation and tax technology programs

Collaborate with KPMGs Audit and Advisory practices to identify, pursue and shape new opportunities and value propositions in tax modernization

End-to-end tax processes (provision, compliance, forecasting, planning, transfer pricing), operating models, governance and controls across direct and indirect tax

ASC 740 concepts, including effective tax rate and uncertain tax positions and their linkage to 10-K/10-Q disclosures and management reporting; tax data modeling, analytics and “what-if” scenario planning, as well as how BI, AI and automation can reduce manual reconciliations

Act with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of recent experience in corporate tax transformation and tax technology within a Big 4 or comparable professional services firm, corporation, or law firm; this experience should include leading large-scale, SAP-based tax or finance transformation programs

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in relevant field, or equivalent professional/technology certification in relevant tax or technology applications preferred; minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and licensed CPA, J.D./LL.M., required

Proven hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA, Datasphere, Analytics Cloud, BTP)

Accounting background with general knowledge of direct tax provision and compliance processes

Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent client engagements and cross-functional teams

This includes a track record of coaching and mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Proven business development track record with the ability to originate, develop and sustain internal and external client relationships; excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax and technology concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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