Managing Director, KDN Global Solution Lead, Global Compliance Management Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an accomplished executive for a vital role in digital transformation and global compliance services in Toronto. The position requires strong leadership skills and expertise in corporate income tax, as well as the ability to navigate a large corporate environment. This role involves driving innovation, supporting global sales, and ensuring high performance across services. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Supportive recruitment process

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and launch solutions in a digital context.
• Experience planning and managing financial performance.
• Ability to engage with global leaders and navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation for Direct Tax and related services.
• Oversee new digital offering designs and rollouts.
• Drive growth and support global sales efforts.
• Ensure quality and risk management across teams.
• Manage financial performance and resource planning.

Skills

Client facing executive expertise in corporate income tax

Leadership skills

Business/commercial mindset

Comfort with technology automation

International travel availability

Job description

Overview

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.

KDN Tax & Legal works closely with KPMG’s global tax and legal teams to deliver consistent solutions worldwide. Each global service line has a dedicated leader at KDN, who acts like a “mini-CEO” for their area. This leader is responsible for driving digital transformation, improving client experience, and ensuring strong business performance.

For the GCMS (Global Compliance Management Services) area, the Solution Lead oversees services like Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and Bookkeeping. They also help develop new, standardized offerings for KPMG member firms. The Solution Lead works closely with global and local leaders, represents KDN to clients, and is part of the global leadership team.

What you will do

• Lead Digital Transformation: Drive the shift to digital for Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and Bookkeeping, including standardizing processes and building a client-focused culture
• Develop and Launch Solutions: Oversee the design, testing, and rollout of new digital offerings, working closely with global technology teams and member firms
• Champion Innovation: Stay ahead of market trends in tax technology and automation, ensuring KPMG remains a leader in the field
• Drive Growth: Support global sales efforts, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and help win new business opportunities
• Ensure High Performance: Oversee quality, risk management, and continuous improvement across delivery teams, while managing key stakeholder relationships and representing KDN in global forums
• Manage Financial and Operational Excellence: Take responsibility for financial performance, resource planning, and effective execution of engagement management, including productivity targets and business continuity planning

What you bring to the role

• Accomplished client facing executive with expertise in corporate income tax, statutory accounts, and/or bookkeeping for global clients
• Prowess for the importance of and urgency in KPMG’s digital transformation of direct tax and its feeder elements
• Strong team leadership skills, including navigating political issues with senior stakeholders
• Business/commercial mindset – experience with running a P&L
• Compliance / process mindset with comfort speaking to (and selling) technology automation
• Available to work during odd hours as required, given the nature of this global role
• Pathfinder able to navigate complex obstacles within KPMG network as we advance centralized delivery for Direct Tax, Statutory Accounting, and associated Bookkeeping
• Ability to travel internationally at ~30% of the time

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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.