Director, Working Capital Strategy

KPMG

$209K — $448K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight years external consulting experience in strategy discipline at a Big 4 or similar firm with a focus on working capital and cash optimization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
  • Experience conducting thorough analysis of global corporations or private equity firms, particularly in cash flow and operational improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to connect business model decisions with operational outcomes.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fluid consulting situations.
  • Must be able to travel significantly as required.
  • U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and deliver working capital services for clients, focusing on cash flow optimization across supply chain processes.
  • Lead client relationships and oversee consultant teams during project assessments and implementations.
  • Drive business development efforts aimed at working capital improvement, including proposal writing and scope negotiations.
  • Create value-driven insights that align with client strategic goals, using structured data analysis to identify operational opportunities.
  • Collaborate across diverse industries including healthcare, retail, technology, and others to optimize operational performance.
  • Contribute to the professional development of the KPMG Strategy team, including recruiting and training new staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
  • Vision coverage, disability and life insurance included.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options available.
  • Robust mental health and personal well-being benefits.
  • Generous personal time off policy, with additional breaks during holiday periods.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Director in M&A Services, Working Capital for our KPMG Strategy practice. Responsibilities : - As a key advisor to corporate clients, direct and deliver working capital services focused on order to cash, procure to pay and inventory or supply chain process and cash flow optimization - Work closely with the engagement Partner or Managing Director to lead and develop client relationships and oversee teams of consultants through opportunity assessment and program implementations - Help lead business development efforts focused on working capital and cash flow improvement through targeted initiatives within process cycles (AR, Inventory, AP), including writing proposals, participating in pitch meetings, and negotiating scope and terms - Lead the team to create value-add insights that tie to the client's strategic and financial ambitions, including identifying the underlying value proposition for optimization programs through structured data analyses and implementation efforts to identify operational risks, efficiencies, or other opportunities - Work across B2B and B2C industries, including but not limited to industrials, services, healthcare, life sciences, consumer goods, retail, energy, technology and telecom - Participate in contribution to the development of the offering, product development, collateral development and bringing experience to our existing offering as well as the professional development of KPMG Strategy team members and assist with the recruiting and training of new staff Qualifications : - Minimum of eight years of external consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a Big 4 firm, major strategy firm, or a boutique strategy firm, with a focus on working capital, order to cash, procure to pay, or supply chain or inventory cash flow or operational performance improvement; additional relevant work experience, ideally with M&A operations work experience for a private equity firm, strategy and/or relevant function of a Fortune 100 firm - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field; Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited college or university is preferred - Experience helping global corporations or private equity firms conduct thorough analysis, including assessing process performance, organization, policies, systems, tools and metrics; plus project or program management, strategic cash flow and cost optimization, operational improvement, customer profitability, customer and vendor terms optimization, inventory optimization, organizational restructuring, and change management - Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem solving skills and ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design and execution across operations, technology, risk governance and organizational design - Comfort with ambiguity and fluid consulting situations - Ability to travel at a significant level, as needed - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and 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 applicant's 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 . Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M111DAS_2_26 California Salary Range: $209665 - $448040 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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