Director, Financial Communications

KPMG US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking a Director of Financial Communications in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will lead critical communication strategies regarding financial results and ensure consistent messaging aligned with firm goals. Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience in financial communications, with proven skills in crafting clear narratives and advising executive leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in financial communications.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear narratives.
• Experience as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for internal and external communications.
• Develop materials for financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with media outlets to enhance firm visibility.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional writing

Public speaking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Financial Communications to join our Corporate Affairs organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic direction for internal, financial earnings and business results communications to key stakeholders, this includes overall communications strategies for financial reporting including firm performance, and results to internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with firmwide strategy and goals
• Provide trusted counsel to Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and senior executives on financial messaging and the connection to firm strategy and narrative; bring new ideas forward based on internal factors and/or external trends
• Develop financial communications materials, including verbal (in-person, video, podcast) and written report-outs to firm partners, regular presentations to the Board and Management Committee, client presentations, and other materials
• Work closely across the firm to ensure consistent and effective messaging to drive the broader firm strategy forward, and maintain deep knowledge of financial strategy, competitive positioning, and key initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with financial and business media outlets, identifying key moments for media amplification; act as an avid consumer of traditional news and social media, bringing external trends and case studies into communications
• Ensure adherence to legal regulations and industry best practices in all financial communications, establish best practice systems and processes for optimizing communications, and measure and monitor progress to drive successful outcomes
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent experience, including deep background in financial communications, investor relations, quarterly results and financial disclosures
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Proven ability to handle sensitive financial communications in public company financial communications and/or within a partnership legal structure, understanding how partnership financials differ from corporate entities; demonstrated understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for different audiences
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, including the ability to present concepts and ideas to senior leadership confidently and persuasively in person and virtually; adept at using AI to innovate for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Strategic thinker with strong experience as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and expertise in developing and executing effective communications strategies; agency experience preferred , as is experience building and managing relationships with the financial press and other media outlets
• Progressively increasing experience with identifying and flagging issues that impact the firm's reputation with its people and external stakeholders; superior relationship manager, collaborator, and idea builder who can lead and excel in a fast-paced environment ; demonstrated composure and strategic thinking under pressure during periods like market volatility, and more
• 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)
  
  

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at “Benefits & How We Work”.

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KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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