Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

KPMG International Cooperative
  • Chicago, IL
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    Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

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    Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

    Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; New York, NY

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    At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top professional services firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because its an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

    KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer to join our Tax Ignition practice.

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead and direct cross-functional teams (data engineers, tax technologists, system owners) in designing, developing, and deploying tax data management solutions, leveraging knowledge of tax departments, tax applications, data platforms, ERP/ledger systems, and document management systems
    • Architect and oversee end-to-end data solutions, including identification, extraction, transformation, and analysis of data across complex client systems, as well as implementation of data warehouses, lakes, marts, and scalable automation between upstream and downstream platforms
    • Oversee data integration and data management projects, including building integrations between client systems, upstream/downstream platforms, and KPMGs Digital Gateway and developing automated processes to transform, manage, and analyze tax data within KPMGs environment
    • Partner with client stakeholders to define tax data requirements, formulate data strategies, and drive process improvement initiatives that optimize tax department operations through effective data and technology design, management, and integration
    • Own overall project economics, timelines, and deliverables; manage engagement risk, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination while serving as a subject matter expert on data storage techniques, platforms, databases, ERP/ledger, and document management systems
    • Oversee and review technical documentation and deliverables; present findings and proposals to leadership and clients, provide high-level troubleshooting and technical direction, and supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members
    • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum eight years of recent experience in data integrations, ETL / ELT, analysis, and technology implementations, preferably within a professional services firm or corporate tax department
    • Masters degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required
    • Licensed CPA, JD, LLM, PhD, MBA, or Masters in computer science from an accredited college/university; alternative approved credentials include: CISA, CISSP, CFE, CFF, CORPTAX Certified Professional, TCERTIMP, Alteryx Analytics Designer Core/Advanced, ACA, or Six Sigma Certification (among others on KPMGs approved credential listing); any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; your recruiter can provide you with the complete list of currently approved credentials
    • Deep expertise in data integrations, engineering, lineage, and governance using cloud based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, and or Azure Synapse), technical scripting languages (SQL, Python, XML/JSON), and governance tools (Unity Catalog, Collibra, Atlan, and or Purview), with the ability to review technical workflows and guide junior teams; advanced MS Office proficiency expected; Advanced Data Integration experience is expected; ERP/ledger system experience is expected
    • Demonstrated project and team leadership experience, including managing multiple complex projects, overseeing project financials and deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven risk management capabilities, coupled with excellent executive-level communication and strategic business acumen to evaluate new technologies and expand firm capabilities

    KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicants skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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    KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

    Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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