Director, Corporate Strategy

KPMG LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Austin, TX, seeks a Director, Corporate Strategy to lead firm-wide priorities and growth initiatives with first-principles thinking. You will partner with the C-suite to develop data-driven business cases, evaluate market trends, and shape the firm's portfolio and financial aspirations while mentoring a high-performing strategy team.

You will present to the Board with clear, executive-level narratives and influence stakeholders across functions to drive disciplined investment

Qualifications

• Ten years+ in management consulting, corporate strategy, or related field; 3+ in leadership roles.
• MBA preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in business/economics/finance.
• Exceptional financial modeling and investment analysis; ability to synthesize variables into clear frameworks.
• Proven track record influencing senior executives and cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Set firm-level strategic priorities using first-principles thinking.
• Analyze external market landscape and macro trends to define growth agenda; develop data-driven business cases.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and executives to prioritize investments and roadmaps.
• Evaluate ecosystem opportunities and technology stack to support growth strategy.
• Prepare high-impact strategy presentations and investment memos for C-suite and Board.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing strategy team; act as a center of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

MBA

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/finance

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Corporate Strategy to join our Corporate Strategy organization.

Responsibilities:

• Drive first-principles thinking to set firm-level strategic priorities, partner with leadership to evaluate critical, high-impact decisions, and help shape the firm's portfolio and financial aspirations
• Continuously evaluate the external market landscape, client demand shifts, macroeconomic trends, and competitor moves to define the firm's growth agenda; lead development of data-driven business cases for major strategic decisions and investments and drive core strategic analytics to deliver critical insights that enable informed decision making
• Partner with business teams (for example, Finance & Accounting, Operations) and executive leadership to evaluate financial outlook, prioritize investments, and ensure roadmaps are achieving long-term objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business unit leaders, corporate development, and ecosystems leadership to continuously evaluate ecosystem network against firm's growth strategy, capability needs, innovation opportunities, and technology stack
• Prepare high-impact strategy presentations, business cases, and investment memos for the C-suite and Board of Directors; clearly articulate complex strategic concepts and provide data-driven recommendations, leveraging executive presence and influence to socialize strategic imperatives
• Help build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of strategy managers and analysts; act as a center of excellence for strategic thought leadership within the firm
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or a related field, with at least three years in a leadership or team management role
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited college or university is highly preferred; minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, finance, or a related field is required
• Exceptional financial modeling, investment analysis, and quantitative problem-solving skills; proven ability to synthesize complex variables into clear frameworks to inform strategic direction and evaluate the financial viability of strategic bets
• Proven track record of successfully influencing and advising senior executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional leaders on high-stakes resource and investment decisions
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with mastery in creating executive-level presentations, investment memos, and business narratives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously, prioritizing resources effectively under ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)