Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits

KPMG

$150K — $200K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies with expertise in areas like global compensation and M&A advisory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; a law degree is advantageous.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, JD, or global HR credentials required; must obtain one within a year of hiring if not already held.
  • Strong project management skills with a track record of managing large, complex multinational engagements.
  • Proven ability to convey innovative solutions across people, processes, and technology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team providing tax and operational support during corporate transaction events like mergers and acquisitions.
  • Develop and maintain high-level relationships with senior clients to deliver expert advice on compliance and operational matters.
  • Oversee the daily operations and service delivery of engagement teams, ensuring efficiency and compliance standards are met.
  • Manage engagement risks and financial performance, including team assignments and timely billing.
  • Engage in business development activities and collaborate cross-functionally within the firm to expand client services.
  • Mentor and coach junior tax professionals to enhance team performance and career development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, vision coverage, and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) plans with employer matching for retirement savings.
  • Robust personal well-being support programs focused on mental health.
  • Generous Personal Time Off policy with additional holiday breaks each year.
  • Flexible work arrangements depending on job classification and service length.
Full Job Description


KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver and manage a team focused on assisting our clients through a corporate transaction event (such as merger and acquisition, divestiture, IPO) from a tax and operational perspective focused on employee reward which includes, but is not limited to, identifying and analyzing tax and operational matters that may contribute to tax exposure, drafting technical memorandums, mapping and designing post-transaction operational processes and compliance, executive and employee communications, post-transaction integration of compensation, benefits and share-based compensation programs worldwide; perform above responsibilities outside deal context to the extent necessary
  • Cultivate and maintain senior-level client relationships; advise and deliver on technical, compliance and operational matters with depth and a high-level of accountability for quality service delivery, driving project management and anticipating client needs.
  • Lead engagement teams on daily engagement service delivery and operations, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of compliance and consulting services
  • Manage quality, risk and financial performance of engagements, including team assignments, timely billing, collections and budget
  • Collaborate, contribute, and present to external/internal clients and perform business development activities cross functionally including active participation in external/internal firm events
  • Coach and mentor other tax professionals; responsible for the development and motivation of the engagement team


Qualifications:
  • Minimum seven years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies; preferred experience in at least three of following areas: total rewards and benefits, global compensation and equity sourcing and taxation, domestic and global employment tax compliance and consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions advisory, executive compensation and compensation integration, mobility tax compliance and consulting, corporate taxation, ASC 718, ASC 740, share-based compensation delivery and data and analytics
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in; Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field required. Law degree is a plus.
  • Licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or completion of one of the advanced degrees or professional designations: MBA, Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASOA), Engineering News-Record (ENR) American College Testing (ACT), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
  • Strong project management skills with experience in leading multiple large complex multi-national client engagements and client service teams; ability to prioritize multiple projects and anticipate client needs as well as the ability to identify and develop client service opportunities, and foster client relationships by demonstrating technical and operational proficiency
  • Ability to reimagine and convey innovative ideas, approaches and solutions in people, process and technology to meet client needs while being flexible and adaptable to change
  • Excellent advisory, quantitative, analytical and project management skills with strong verbal and written communications and presentation skills; capability to articulate complex information in a timely manner and possess a commitment to quality and results with exceptional attention to detail


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 .

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