Business Title: Manager, Functional Practice Operations

Requisition Number: 112239 - 28

Function: Tax Services

Area of Interest:

State: GA

City: Atlanta

Description:

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, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Practice Operations to join our Tax organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare agendas and lead/co-lead Monday morning virtual team meetings in local offices as needed, including working with resource management to document team availability and monitor weekly forecasted-to-actual variances; work with SL COS, F&A and CEBs to analyze relevant practice metrics to ensure business objectives are met including monitoring of PPMD unbilled and stale AR

• Create practice communications at the direction of leadership or Director/Associate Director of operations to support efficient change management initiatives; plan quarterly team events and/or monthly PPMD meetings for various local offices and assist with execution of action items; host formal and informal check-in with team members and assist leaders by facilitating team building initiatives

• Oversee people matters such as monitor training plans/approvals/attendance/expenses/CPE non-compliance, local office new hire orientation, staffing, and more; assist with maintaining promotion pipeline; assist PMDs and PMLs by facilitating action on unique performance development matters; maintain records of needs, openings, and acceptances teaming with COS and tax talent; identify important recruiting events and ensure team members are participating; support planning recruiting events as needed

• Liaise with national practice leaders to identify operational best practices and implement on a local and/or area wide basis; plan periodic PPMD meetings with FDD (advisory) and BTS to facilitate better collaboration and cross-functional go to market efforts; help with target company research and proposal development

• Contribute to the creation of and execute coordinated tactical action plans of the infrastructure/operational functions supporting the M&A Tax practice, based on changing business needs, objectives, and strategies

• Participate in practice-wide strategic initiatives or projects as assigned by M&A Tax national leadership and/or COS; work with M&A L&D lead to develop a training calendar and maintain it on a go forward basis

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in one or more business related areas including finance, accounting, human resources, resource management, marketing or general business operations, preferably within a professional services environment

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business administration, finance, human resources, other related field

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to executive level management across all practice operational areas

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; basic knowledge or experience with Customer Relationship Databases and Resource Management/scheduling tools; experience with Salesforce is preferred

• Excellent written/verbal communication, analytical, problem identification and resolution skills; organized and deadline oriented

• Experience with project management a plus

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 applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm 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 the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide 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 (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=1570_9_24

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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