Senior Executive Assistant to Leadership | Events Strategy

KPMG LLP; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Administrative & Office Experience organization in Des Moines. The role provides executive and administrative support, calendar management, and engagement logistics for senior leaders.

You will build trusted relationships with executives, coordinate with partners, support go-to-market efforts, and manage events, travel, and communications with a strong emphasis on discretion and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience supporting a senior leader; industry knowledge in Audit, Tax, or Advisory professional services highly desired
• Completed coursework from an accredited college/university; minimum a high school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; web-based research skills; GenAI to drive efficiency and impact

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to senior market leadership, including calendar and meeting scheduling, engagement setup and client billing, client/industry research, and drafting internal communications and presentations
• Build trusted relationships with executives, Partners/Managing Directors, internal teams, clients, alliance partners, and community stakeholders; safeguard confidential information
• Coordinate with Managing Partners to prioritize local activities aligned with regional and firm strategies; prepare agendas and briefing materials; drive follow-through on actions
• Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and Account Teams to plan go-to-market programs; create external-facing materials
• Manage and optimize the leader’s professional social presence; ensure alignment with brand standards
• Plan and execute high-impact events; manage travel and meeting arrangements; participate in team meetings; navigate day-to-day issues with other teams

Skills

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Research skills

Multi-project coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GenAI awareness

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Administrative & Office Experience organization in Des Moines. The role provides executive and administrative support, calendar management, and engagement logistics for senior leaders.

You will build trusted relationships with executives, coordinate with partners, support go-to-market efforts, and manage events, travel, and communications with a strong emphasis on discretion and efficiency.