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 an Associate Director, Functional Practice Operations to join our Audit Operations Team.

Responsibilities:

• Sustain the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that are established to achieve ‘high growth' results
• Drive processes, results and follow up to ensure participation and completion as well as working with leaders and partners to action items for growth and retention, as appropriate
• Act as delegate for People, Performance, and Learning (PPL) in review and approval of key strategic initiatives, execution plans and reporting to National Head of Marketing (HoM) leader
• Assist and participate in national and local growth strategy discussions and Go-To-Market (GTM) plans
• Support adoption and use of new technologies in and around Audit Growth that aligns with our transformation journey and growth strategy such as KPMG Engage, Power BI, Growth Playbook, Pricing Desk, and more
• Execute operational, financial priorities and goals in accordance with Audit Quality and system of quality control; serve as a liaise between the National HOM and PPL to analyze growth goals, operational results and barriers to growth to offer solutions and support in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum seven years of recent experience in one or more business related areas including finance, human resources; previous experience in resource management, marketing or general business operations
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources, and other related field
• Prior background as a direct supervisor for a staff consisting of different professional levels, including management
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and strategic advice to executive level management across all practice operational areas
• Experience reading and analyzing Operating Statements (Profit and Loss) and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; basic knowledge or experience with Microsoft Access, Customer Relationship Databases and Resource Management/scheduling tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and negotiating skills required

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 contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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).

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.