Executive Director, Asset Management

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As an Executive Director you will be part of the KPMG Leadership team working on tax planning, advisory initiative s, tax reporting and tax compliance preparation. You set the standard for staff, by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

What you will do

Lead small, medium and large sized client engagements
Review work of Managers and staff to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of Managers and staff
Interact with our clients directly and form part of their extended team as you work closely with them
Engagement planning, organizing teams to deliver on investment fund tax engagement mandates which span the investment fund's tax life cycle including: tax planning, tax accounting, tax compliance and tax controversy
Lead engagements that include tax planning and controversy management
Work on engagements that cover domestic, international and M&A tax

What you bring to the role

10+ years tax experience working in a public accounting firm
Professional accounting designation required
Completed CPA In-Depth Tax Course or Masters of Tax
Excellent people management skills, providing staff with opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to research utilizing electronic tax tools
Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
Ability to implement or enhance processes to help create efficiencies while keeping in mind practicalities and costs
Negotiates effectively by identifying common ground and potential solutions that are beneficial to all parties
Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients' businesses

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here .

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page .

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.