Sr. Associate, Digital Governance Management

KPMG LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Governance Management to join our Ignition Tax Product practice. You will help govern tax technology implementations, ensure compliance, and align initiatives with regulatory standards.

You will lead small to mid-size projects, coordinate stakeholders, analyze changes to tax processes, and mentor junior colleagues while upholding KPMG’s professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of governance and compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or minimum three years of equivalent governance/compliance experience; large professional services preferred.
• Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks; certifications like PMP, ISO, SOC, DCAM, or CPA are a plus.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present complex information concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support tax technology governance by ensuring implementations align with compliance requirements and regulatory standards.
• Analyze the impact of organizational and stakeholder changes on tax processes, workflows, and technology operations.
• Apply governance frameworks and best practices to support technology strategy, projects, and operational initiatives.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects, including stakeholder communication, data analysis, workplan development, and milestone management.
• Facilitate meetings, manage project risks and issues, and drive timely resolution to achieve business outcomes.
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote effective project delivery practices while upholding KPMG’s professional environment.

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Governance Management to join our Ignition Tax Product practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support tax technology governance by ensuring technology implementations align with compliance requirements, policies, and regulatory standards
• Analyze the impact of organizational and stakeholder changes on tax processes, workflows, and technology operations
• Apply governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to support technology strategy, projects, and operational initiatives
• Lead small to medium-sized projects, including stakeholder communication, data analysis, workplan development, and milestone management
• Facilitate meetings, manage project risks and issues, and drive timely resolution of challenges to achieve desired business outcomes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members while mentoring junior colleagues and promoting effective project delivery practices
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience of governance and compliance experience, preferably within a large professional services environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or minimum three years of equivalent experience in governance and compliance is preferred; more specifically within a large professional services environment; minimum high school diploma or GED is required
• Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks; industry certifications such as PMP, ISO, SOC, DCAM, or CPA are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and present complex information in a structured, concise, and actionable manner
• Proven ability to interpret technical concepts and communicate key insights effectively to non-technical audiences; familiarity with current and emerging technologies, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a customer-focused, team-oriented 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)