Manager, Ignition - Tax Data

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager, Ignition to join our Tax Ignition practice in Houston, TX. The role focuses on leading data integration and analytics initiatives, guiding teams, and delivering actionable insights to clients.

The position requires extensive experience in data strategy, SQL Server proficiency, and the ability to present findings through effective visuals. You'll work across diverse engagements with senior professionals to drive solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading data integration or data analysis projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/MIS; advanced credentials preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server; SQL/Excel data manipulation and querying.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of tools and solutions with data scientists and SMEs.
• Direct the preparation and presentation of findings and reports.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to staff.
• Perform data acquisition from disparate systems, transformation, and analysis; present results via visuals.
• Work on a variety of technology applications per client and engagement needs.

Skills

Data integration

Data analysis

Leadership

Presentation skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / computer science / MIS

Advanced degree or credentials (CPA/EA/JD/LLM/MBA/PhD)

Tools

SQL Server

Excel

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Ignition to join our Tax Ignition practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a wide variety of technology applications based on client and tax engagement team's needs using industry and subject matter experts throughout KPMG
• Direct the design and development of tools and solutions working with data scientists, data integration teams and visualization experts to deliver analysis that fits the needs
• Lead the preparation and presentation of materials including proposals, findings, and reports
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to staff members
• Perform hands on tasks, including with data acquisition from disparate systems, data transformation and analysis and communicate findings via visualization tools

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in leading and delivering data integration or data analysis projects
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or foreign equivalent in engineering, computer science, information systems, management information systems or related fields; preferrable a Master's degree from an accredited college or university; licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or one of the following advanced degrees: MBA, PhD, MS in computer science, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Experience or strong knowledge of data strategy, design, creation, and maintenance
• Prior experience or knowledge of database technologies including SQL Server; must have SQL data/Excel manipulation and querying skills
• Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: machine learning and/or big data tools such as Spark, Hive, and Pig; enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; AI design and workflows