KPMG US
Overview
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 and is enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to join our Finance & Accounting division.
Responsibilities
Lead KPMG's internal and external reporting and technical accounting functions; ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of KPMG's financial statements and regulatory filings; own the relationship with KPMG's Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee; lead and mentor the financial reporting team; collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including FP&A, Functional Finance, legal and others to ensure alignment and accuracy in reporting.
Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports for the management committee, board of directors, lenders, investors and global stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with accounting policies; prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and supporting schedules; prepare analysis of financial results against plan and assess variances against historical and competitor performance.
Serve as the companys subject matter expert on all technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations and partner compensation accounting; research, evaluate and document the companies accounting positions and policies; monitor new accounting pronouncements and lead the implementation of new standards across the organization.
Oversee the consolidation process, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and foreign currency translation; ensure the accuracy of the consolidated financial results and legal entity results.
Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process; stay current with emerging accounting and reporting trends.
Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for our Internal auditors and partnership audit committee, managing the end-to-end audit process, including planning, execution and review; prepare materials and present key accounting matters and audit findings to the Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of recent, progressive accounting experience, with a required mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience in a publicly traded company.
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA license required.
Extensive, hands‑on experience with reporting and a deep, expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP and extensive experience in a Fortune 500 company or similarly sized organization.
Proven experience managing the relationship with auditors and presenting to senior leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting matters to senior management and auditors; strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
Seniority Level Director.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function General Business.
Compensation & Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical, dental, 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. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed, and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where personal time off is not required, one at year‑end and another around the July 4th holiday. Salary ranges are available at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5012_9_25.
Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG is an 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. No phone calls or agencies please.
Application Process KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Legal Notice for Los Angeles County Applicants 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.
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Responsibilities
Lead KPMG's internal and external reporting and technical accounting functions; ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of KPMG's financial statements and regulatory filings; own the relationship with KPMG's Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee; lead and mentor the financial reporting team; collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including FP&A, Functional Finance, legal and others to ensure alignment and accuracy in reporting.
Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports for the management committee, board of directors, lenders, investors and global stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with accounting policies; prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and supporting schedules; prepare analysis of financial results against plan and assess variances against historical and competitor performance.
Serve as the companys subject matter expert on all technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations and partner compensation accounting; research, evaluate and document the companies accounting positions and policies; monitor new accounting pronouncements and lead the implementation of new standards across the organization.
Oversee the consolidation process, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and foreign currency translation; ensure the accuracy of the consolidated financial results and legal entity results.
Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process; stay current with emerging accounting and reporting trends.
Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for our Internal auditors and partnership audit committee, managing the end-to-end audit process, including planning, execution and review; prepare materials and present key accounting matters and audit findings to the Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of recent, progressive accounting experience, with a required mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience in a publicly traded company.
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA license required.
Extensive, hands‑on experience with reporting and a deep, expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP and extensive experience in a Fortune 500 company or similarly sized organization.
Proven experience managing the relationship with auditors and presenting to senior leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting matters to senior management and auditors; strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
Seniority Level Director.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function General Business.
Compensation & Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical, dental, 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. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed, and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where personal time off is not required, one at year‑end and another around the July 4th holiday. Salary ranges are available at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5012_9_25.
Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG is an 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. No phone calls or agencies please.
Application Process KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Legal Notice for Los Angeles County Applicants 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.
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