Managing Director, KPMG Delivery Network Global Solution Lead, Global Compliance Management Services

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The KDN GCMS Solution Lead acts as the executive leader and “mini-CEO” for KPMG Delivery Network’s (KDN) Global Compliance Management Services (GCMS) solutions, which include Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and Bookkeeping services. The role focuses on driving digital transformation, client experience, quality assurance, and profitability within KDN, while aligning global GCMS offerings with KPMG’s overarching Tax & Legal service lines. Key responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, leading innovation in the global delivery model, and representing KDN in global leadership forums. The position requires a senior leader with extensive business and people management experience, global influence, and a strong vision for advancing tax compliance services.

• Lead the transformation of Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and Bookkeeping into a digital, future-ready state by designing and executing standardized target operating models and client-centric solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including global tax technology group and member firm stakeholders, to develop digitally enabled solutions, including building value propositions, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products (MVPs)
• Advocate for cutting-edge tax technology, ensuring KPMG remains at the forefront of automation trends. Build scalable, standardized processes to meet member firm and client needs, leveraging strategic insights into market advancements
• Champion global and member firm sales efforts by contributing to strategy development, identifying upselling opportunities, and participating in new client pitches to expand the business
• Provide strategic leadership in service delivery, quality assurance, and governance by fostering high performance, driving continuous improvement, and effectively managing risk and cost-efficiency across global and regional delivery models, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and representing KDN in global forums
• Maintain accountability for the global P&L of the GCMS offering by managing resources, setting KPIs, and driving organizational productivity, skill development, and business continuity efforts

• Established and respected client-facing leader with extensive expertise in corporate income tax and/or statutory accounting, for multinational and global clients
• Demonstrated capability to champion and drive KPMG’s digital transformation agenda in direct tax and its associated processes, showcasing a passion for innovation and technology adoption
• Proven track record of exceptional team leadership and the ability to navigate complex political dynamics and influence senior-level stakeholders effectively
• Strong business acumen with hands-on experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L), driving financial performance, and aligning operational decisions with organizational strategy
• Deep understanding of compliance and process optimization, with the ability to effectively present, advocate for, and implement technology-driven automation solutions for efficiency and accuracy
• Flexibility to accommodate a global business environment, including availability to work outside standard hours as required to align across multiple time zones
• Strategic thinker with the aptitude to address and resolve intricate challenges across the KPMG network, as well as drive centralized delivery models for Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and associated Bookkeeping functions
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time, ensuring alignment with global stakeholders and operational priorities.

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