Managing Director, Ignition

KPMG
$257355.00-$665735.00
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Sep 23, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director to join our Tax Ignition practice. Responsibilities: Play a key role in developing our Tax Ignition practice by working with clients to understand enterprise operational requirements for tax processes including documenting tax processes and organization, analyzing tax data/calculations/reports and understanding technology environment and interfaces Work with clients to review, assess and redesign internal tax function operations to develop a new operating model; candidates must demonstrate a high-level understanding of: Tax function strategy and design, Service delivery model options and tradeoffs, Organizational design methodologies, Tax technology challenges and available market solutions for a wide variety of scenarios Apply financial reporting standards and tax technical guidance to processes and technology Possess high-level written communication skills and demonstrate an ability to develop effective artifacts that articulate complex problems and solutions in straight forward ways Build, manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements teams while maintaining active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction Lead, participate in and contribute to market and business development activities external to the firm; including identifying and pursuing new potential client service opportunities by collaborating with KPMGs Audit and Advisory practices Contribute to the growth, experience and institutional knowledge of the Tax Transformation practice staff level team members Qualifications: Minimum ten years of recent experience in a combination of corporate tax and tax technology in an audit, tax, or advisory services firm, corporation, or law firm Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and licensed CPA, J.D./LL.M required Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters including tax reporting and compliance experience; possess both tax and technology skills Demonstrated track record of business development with the ability to develop and maintain existing internal and external client relationships and help build new relationships with key targets Demonstrated experience leading multiple engagements and client service teams as well as developing and mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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