Director, Chief of Staff

About the position

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Chief of Staff to join our Department of Professional Practice Practice. 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply authoritative command of Global System of Quality Management (GSoQM) operational best practices and departmental processes to drive the strategic initiatives and practice operations within the Global SoQM group.
• Oversee GSoQM processes related to the GSoQM Group and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the impact throughout the KPMG International (KPMGI) global groups and KPMG member firms throughout the network.
• Drive and manage several ongoing projects, processes or programs of varying complexity, ensuring business expectations, goals and objectives are met for all stakeholders.
• Provide input regarding resourcing needs and effectively coordinate project allocation within the GSoQM Group.
• Give primary support for GSoQM leadership and interact with all leadership throughout Global Audit, Global Risk and leaders of key stakeholder groups.
• Develop communication plans and change management for GSoQM group operations initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum twelve years of current and/or recent experience at a professional services firm with demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university.
• Ability to lead global firm initiatives and operate within a high-level of expected autonomy.
• Critical thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and challenges through diligent research.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; possess advanced Excel skills.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
• Two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.