Executive Director, Asset Management

Overview

At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause : turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As an Executive Director you will be part of the KPMG Leadership team working on tax planning, advisory initiatives, tax reporting and tax compliance preparation.

You set the standard for staff, by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

What you will do

• Lead small, medium and large sized client engagements
• Review work of Managers and staff to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Provide ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of Managers and staff
• Interact with our clients directly and form part of their extended team as you work closely with them
• Engagement planning, organizing teams to deliver on investment fund tax engagement mandates which span the investment fund's tax life cycle including : tax planning, tax accounting, tax compliance and tax controversy
• Lead engagements that include tax planning and controversy management
• Work on engagements that cover domestic, international and M&A tax

What you bring to the role

• 10+ years tax experience working in a public accounting firm
• Professional accounting designation required
• Completed CPA In-Depth Tax Course or Masters of Tax
• Excellent people management skills, providing staff with opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to research utilizing electronic tax tools
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
• Ability to implement or enhance processes to help create efficiencies while keeping in mind practicalities and costs
• Negotiates effectively by identifying common ground and potential solutions that are beneficial to all parties
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients' businesses

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right Excellence , we never stop learning and improving Courage , we think and act boldly Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences For Better , we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.

A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us.

We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best.

Adjustments (an informal request), extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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