KPMG US
Senior Director, KPMG Board Leadership Center
KPMG US, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Director, KPMG Board Leadership Center
Join KPMG US for this senior leadership role in the Board Leadership Center (BLC) as part of our Clients and Markets organization. This position drives board governance insights, client consulting, and BLC premier programs.
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert/thought leader representing KPMG on board governance and related issues.
Provide governance expertise and education to support KPMG clients at the board/c-suite level.
Help drive the development and execution of the Board Leadership Center's (BLC) premier programs and sponsored/third‑party board‑level programs.
Develop/author articles and papers on timely governance issues and related boardroom practices, including oversight of strategy and risk, tech innovation, digital disruption, and data governance.
Interact with KPMG partners and leadership across the firm (Audit, Tax, Advisory, Market Development, Events & Meetings, Independence) to develop client and target relationships and deliver timely/relevant insights to board members, membership groups, and top executives consistent with the firm’s strategic priorities.
Support the calibration of BLC’s operational effectiveness and efficiency and help define/refine BLC’s strategy as part of the BLC leadership team.
Contribute to a learning environment within BLC by sharing insights and mentoring team members.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.
Qualifications
Minimum fifteen years of recent experience in the corporate governance arena; knowledge of audit and financial reporting is a plus.
J.D., MBA, PhD, or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge and ability to help boards understand the impact of tech/digital disruption and its implications for strategy, risk, and board oversight; experience in the technology sector is a strong plus.
Excellent reputation and connectivity in the board ecosystem; must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing at a very high level, including representing KPMG “on stage” and to the media; capable of presenting, leading, and facilitating board‑level discussions on critical boardroom topics and serving as an “asset of the firm” to add value and strategically build relationships with board/executive level clients and targets and interacting with senior KPMG leadership and other KPMG partners and professionals for the benefit of the firm and our clients.
Strong collaborative mindset; able to work closely and cooperatively with BLC members in a high‑performance environment, with a proven record of executing collaboratively with a high level of quality, on‑time and on budget.
Future‑focused strategic and innovative thinker with a strong commitment to lifelong learning; audience‑focused and purposeful.
Significant domestic travel expected.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG 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).
Required Travel and Sponsorship Significant domestic travel expected. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment‑based visa sponsorship. KPMG will not sponsor U.S. work visas.
Benefits Summary KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, personal well-being benefits, and access to professional development resources.
EEO Statement KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. 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, and local laws.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert/thought leader representing KPMG on board governance and related issues.
Provide governance expertise and education to support KPMG clients at the board/c-suite level.
Help drive the development and execution of the Board Leadership Center's (BLC) premier programs and sponsored/third‑party board‑level programs.
Develop/author articles and papers on timely governance issues and related boardroom practices, including oversight of strategy and risk, tech innovation, digital disruption, and data governance.
Interact with KPMG partners and leadership across the firm (Audit, Tax, Advisory, Market Development, Events & Meetings, Independence) to develop client and target relationships and deliver timely/relevant insights to board members, membership groups, and top executives consistent with the firm’s strategic priorities.
Support the calibration of BLC’s operational effectiveness and efficiency and help define/refine BLC’s strategy as part of the BLC leadership team.
Contribute to a learning environment within BLC by sharing insights and mentoring team members.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.
Qualifications
Minimum fifteen years of recent experience in the corporate governance arena; knowledge of audit and financial reporting is a plus.
J.D., MBA, PhD, or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge and ability to help boards understand the impact of tech/digital disruption and its implications for strategy, risk, and board oversight; experience in the technology sector is a strong plus.
Excellent reputation and connectivity in the board ecosystem; must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing at a very high level, including representing KPMG “on stage” and to the media; capable of presenting, leading, and facilitating board‑level discussions on critical boardroom topics and serving as an “asset of the firm” to add value and strategically build relationships with board/executive level clients and targets and interacting with senior KPMG leadership and other KPMG partners and professionals for the benefit of the firm and our clients.
Strong collaborative mindset; able to work closely and cooperatively with BLC members in a high‑performance environment, with a proven record of executing collaboratively with a high level of quality, on‑time and on budget.
Future‑focused strategic and innovative thinker with a strong commitment to lifelong learning; audience‑focused and purposeful.
Significant domestic travel expected.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG 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).
Required Travel and Sponsorship Significant domestic travel expected. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment‑based visa sponsorship. KPMG will not sponsor U.S. work visas.
Benefits Summary KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, personal well-being benefits, and access to professional development resources.
EEO Statement KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. 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, and local laws.
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