Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

KPMG

$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in data integration, ETL/ELT, analysis, tech implementations, preferably in professional services or corporate tax
  • Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, computer science, or related fields
  • Licensed CPA, JD, MBA, or alternative credentials like CISA, CISSP; must acquire one within a year if not initially held
  • Expertise in cloud data platforms like Snowflake or Azure Synapse; proficient in SQL, Python
  • Proven project leadership with experience in managing finances and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong analytical skills with risk management experience and excellent communication

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing tax data management solutions
  • Architect end-to-end data systems, including data warehousing and automation
  • Oversee data integration projects, enhancing client system interactions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define tax data needs and improve processes
  • Manage project economics, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Review technical documentation and mentor junior team members
  • Promote a respectful work environment grounded in professionalism

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Personal well-being benefits to support mental health
  • Standard work hours with personal time off per fiscal year
  • Vacation breaks during year-end and July 4th holiday
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and direct cross-functional teams (data engineers, tax technologists, system owners) in designing, developing, and deploying tax data management solutions, leveraging knowledge of tax departments, tax applications, data platforms, ERP/ledger systems, and document management systems
  • Architect and oversee end-to-end data solutions, including identification, extraction, transformation, and analysis of data across complex client systems, as well as implementation of data warehouses, lakes, marts, and scalable automation between upstream and downstream platforms
  • Oversee data integration and data management projects, including building integrations between client systems, upstream/downstream platforms, and KPMG's Digital Gateway and developing automated processes to transform, manage, and analyze tax data within KPMG's environment
  • Partner with client stakeholders to define tax data requirements, formulate data strategies, and drive process improvement initiatives that optimize tax department operations through effective data and technology design, management, and integration
  • Own overall project economics, timelines, and deliverables; manage engagement risk, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination while serving as a subject matter expert on data storage techniques, platforms, databases, ERP/ledger, and document management systems
  • Oversee and review technical documentation and deliverables; present findings and proposals to leadership and clients, provide high-level troubleshooting and technical direction, and supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent experience in data integrations, ETL / ELT, analysis, and technology implementations, preferably within a professional services firm or corporate tax department
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required
  • Licensed CPA, JD, LLM, PhD, MBA, or Master's in computer science from an accredited college/university; alternative approved credentials include: CISA, CISSP, CFE, CFF, CORPTAX Certified Professional, TCERTIMP, Alteryx Analytics Designer Core/Advanced, ACA, or Six Sigma Certification (among 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; your recruiter can provide you with the complete list of currently approved credentials
  • Deep expertise in data integrations, engineering, lineage, and governance using cloud based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, and or Azure Synapse), technical scripting languages (SQL, Python, XML/JSON), and governance tools (Unity Catalog, Collibra, Atlan, and or Purview), with the ability to review technical workflows and guide junior teams; advanced MS Office proficiency expected; Advanced Data Integration experience is expected; ERP/ledger system experience is expected
  • Demonstrated project and team leadership experience, including managing multiple complex projects, overseeing project financials and deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven risk management capabilities, coupled with excellent executive-level communication and strategic business acumen to evaluate new technologies and expand firm capabilities

KPMG LLP and its 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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