Executive Director, Enterprise Core Services

KPMG International; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada in Kamloops seeks an Executive Director for Private Enterprise Core Services. You will lead compilation, review engagements, and tax compliance for private clients, while shaping the growth of the practice and guiding a high-performing team.

The role requires CPA designation and 7+ years in public practice, with a track record of client service excellence, revenue growth, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required or international equivalent.
• 7+ years in public practice accounting, private enterprise exposure.
• Excellent client service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership, delegation and performance management abilities.
• Proven ability to grow a client base and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compilation and review engagements and tax compliance for private clients.
• Identify client needs and provide comprehensive solutions.
• Mentor and develop staff within Enterprise team.
• Contribute to business development and strategic planning.
• Oversee complex accounting and tax matters with adherence to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

People management

Business development

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation or international equivalent

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Your work matters. As part of our Private Enterprise practice, you’ll deliver high quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

Our Kamloops office is seeking to hire Executive Director for our Private Enterprise Core Services Team.

What you will do

• Lead and Manage Compilation of Financial Statement Engagements, Review Engagements and Tax Compliance

• Engagements including corporate, personal, partnership and trust returns for private clients;
• Play an integral role in building the practice through business development effort and developing our people
• Participate as a member of the leadership group to assist in implementing the business plan.
• Identify and analyze client needs and provide comprehensive solutions and advice;
• Counsel, train, and mentor Enterprise staff in the areas of career development, core and industry specific.
• Provide oversight and guidance on complex accounting, and tax matters.
• Support engagement teams in delivering high-quality client service while maintaining compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

What you bring to the role

• 7+ years of experience in a public practice accounting environment, including extensive exposure to private
• enterprise clients, Compilation and Review Engagements, and tax compliance services.
• Must have a Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities is derived from your dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service
• Proven background of building a client base and adding revenue
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, are a strong team player and have meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to leverage staff through effective delegation and demonstrate strong leadership qualities
• Strong mentoring and performance management skills

KPMG BC Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.