Head of Financial Reporting

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KPMG is currently seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to join our Finance & Accounting division.

• Lead KPMG's internal and external reporting and technical accounting functions; ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of KPMG's financial statements and regulatory filings; own the relationship with KPMG's Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee; lead and mentor the financial reporting team; collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including FP&A, Functional Finance, legal and others to ensure alignment and accuracy in reporting.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports for the management committee, board of directors, lenders, investors and global stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with accounting policies; prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and supporting schedules; prepare analysis of financial results against plan and assess variances against historical and competitor performance.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on all technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations and partner compensation accounting; research, evaluate and document the company's accounting positions and policies; monitor new accounting pronouncements and lead the implementation of new standards across the organization.
• Oversee the consolidation process, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and foreign currency translation; ensure the accuracy of the consolidated financial results and legal entity results.
• Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process; stay current with emerging accounting and reporting trends.
• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for our Internal auditors and partnership audit committee, managing the end‑to‑end audit process, including planning, execution and review; prepare materials and present key accounting matters and audit findings to the Internal Auditors and Partnership Audit Committee.

• Minimum 10 years of recent, progressive accounting experience, with a required mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience in a publicly traded company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA license is required.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with reporting and a deep, expert‑level knowledge of U.S. GAAP and extensive experience in a Fortune 500 company or similarly sized organization.
• Proven experience managing the relationship with auditors and presenting to senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting matters to senior management and auditors; strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.

We provide a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Depending on job classification, standard work hours and years of service, KPMG provides personal time off per fiscal year and offers holidays and two breaks each year.

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