Director - Tax Transformation

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking firm as a Director in Global Compliance & Transformation, where you will leverage your expertise in tax compliance and automation to drive efficiency and risk management. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, from mid-market to FTSE-listed companies, and to lead transformative projects that shape the future of tax compliance. Collaborate with innovative teams and utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance service delivery. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with technology and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills adaptable to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end finance processes and their integration with tax.
• Lead tax transformation projects and advise on tax technology.

Skills

Tax compliance

Automation

Reporting

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Tools

SQL

Cloud-based tax applications

Job description

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About KPMG GCT

At KPMG, we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). Our GCT team focuses on helping multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting, and statutory accounting obligations through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation, and technology.

Our clients leverage KPMG’s expertise and technology to enhance visibility, efficiency, and risk management, preparing them for the future of digital compliance by developing sustainable, technology-enabled, and holistic operating models.

We are expanding rapidly due to our successes and investments. As part of the KPMG global network, you will experience the international scope of our services, supported by our innovative KPMG Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to join our GCT team, where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for KPMG UK and globally. Our diverse client base ranges from mid-market to FTSE-listed companies, public sector organizations, real estate, and financial services, working across various sectors and sizes.

Role Overview

We seek talented Directors with experience in areas including:

• Deep tax compliance, automation, and reporting, especially around indirect taxes and EMEA compliance
• End-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
• Advising on tax technology to support compliance and reporting
• Tax technology implementation, including requirements gathering and design review
• Tax transformation, governance, and process improvement
• Project and client management

Desirable Skills

Additional skills that are beneficial include:

• Data management, databases, data transmission, and SQL
• Analyzing large data volumes
• Designing cloud-based tax applications
• Liaising between technology and tax teams
• Leading tax transformation projects within broader finance initiatives
• Developing automation solutions for tax
• Designing systems for international tax requirements
• Collaborating with colleagues across Tax Transformation, GCT, and other teams
• Establishing global governance frameworks
• Developing service offerings and delivery models
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Performance management and overseeing offshore teams
• Identifying additional service opportunities and liaising with specialists
• Coaching team members and adhering to KPMG policies

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Deep experience with technology and automation to enhance efficiency and risk management
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences
• Strong attention to detail with strategic and customer-focused outlook
• Effective internal networking skills within professional services
• Proven business development abilities and client engagement experience
• Strong project management skills and workload management capabilities