Director, Data Analysis

About the role

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services, is seeking a Director, Data Analysis to join its Digital Nexus organization. The role supports KPMG’s culture of individual development, inclusive environment, innovative excellence, and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data and information needs, translating requirements into scalable solutions aligned with enterprise data strategy.
• Lead the delivery of complex data and information initiatives, ensuring successful execution, alignment with business objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive innovation through the evaluation and adoption of AI, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve insights, automate processes, and enhance decision‑making.
• Oversee data analysis and information architecture activities, including data modeling, interface documentation, data mapping, and governance best practices.
• Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams while fostering collaboration between business stakeholders, technical teams, and data subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Manage vendor relationships and sourcing activities, including resource onboarding, contract negotiations, Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and external partner performance.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in data organizations, with at least five years in a leadership, architecture, or data management role.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required).
• Proven expertise delivering data analysis, governance, integration, migration, and transformation initiatives within large‑scale enterprise environments; experience within a Chief Data Office (CDO) organization is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data domains (finance, human resources, CRM, etc.); legal, risk, and compliance (LRC) domain expertise considered a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as SQL, Python, and/or Alteryx, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Demonstrated success managing internal teams and third‑party vendors, including resource oversight, contract administration, and SOW management.
• Exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and translate complex technical concepts for business and executive stakeholders.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plans.
• Robust personal well‑being benefits supporting mental health.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) based on job classification, years of service, and standard work hours.
• Company‑observed holidays and two additional paid breaks each year (year‑end and around the July 4th holiday).
• Additional details available on the KPMG US Careers site under “Benefits & How We Work.”
• Salary ranges are provided by location and are determined based on skills, responsibilities, experience, education, certifications, and market considerations. See pay transparency page for more information.