Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

Job Summary

KPMG is seeking a Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and deploying tax data management solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data integrations, ETL/ELT, analysis, and technology implementations.

About the Role

Join a dynamic team at KPMG, a leading professional services firm, where you can work with specialists and access Ignition Centers. This role involves leading data engineering teams, architecting end-to-end data solutions, overseeing data integration projects, partnering with clients, and managing project economics and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and deploying tax data management solutions
• Architect and oversee end-to-end data solutions, including data extraction, transformation, and analysis across complex client systems
• Oversee data integration and data management projects, including building integrations between client systems and KPMG's Digital Gateway
• Partner with client stakeholders to define tax data requirements, formulate data strategies, and drive process improvement initiatives
• Own overall project economics, timelines, and deliverables; manage engagement risk, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members; provide technical direction and troubleshooting support

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in data integrations, ETL/ELT, analysis, and technology implementations
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, analytics, or a related field required
• Licensed CPA, JD, LLM, PhD, MBA, or Master's in computer science from an accredited college/university; alternative approved credentials include: CISA, CISSP, CFE, CFF, CORPTAX Certified Professional, TCERTIMP, Alteryx Analytics Designer Core/Advanced, ACA, or Six Sigma Certification
• Deep expertise in data integrations, engineering, lineage, and governance using cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, Azure Synapse), technical scripting languages (SQL, Python, XML/JSON), and governance tools (Unity Catalog, Collibra, Atlan, Purview)
• Advanced MS Office proficiency; advanced Data Integration experience; ERP/ledger system experience
• Demonstrated project and team leadership experience, including managing multiple complex projects, overseeing project financials and deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven risk management capabilities, coupled with excellent executive-level communication and strategic business acumen

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in data integrations, ETL/ELT, analysis, and technology implementations
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, analytics, or a related field required
• Licensed CPA, JD, LLM, PhD, MBA, or Master's in computer science from an accredited college/university; alternative approved credentials include: CISA, CISSP, CFE, CFF, CORPTAX Certified Professional, TCERTIMP, Alteryx Analytics Designer Core/Advanced, ACA, or Six Sigma Certification
• Deep expertise in data integrations, engineering, lineage, and governance using cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, Azure Synapse), technical scripting languages (SQL, Python, XML/JSON), and governance tools (Unity Catalog, Collibra, Atlan, Purview)
• Advanced MS Office proficiency; advanced Data Integration experience; ERP/ledger system experience
• Demonstrated project and team leadership experience, including managing multiple complex projects, overseeing project financials and deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven risk management capabilities, coupled with excellent executive-level communication and strategic business acumen

Skills

• Data Integrations
• ETL / ELT
• Analysis
• Technology Implementations
• Data Engineering
• Data Governance
• Cloud-Based Data Platforms
• Technical Scripting Languages
• Governance Tools
• Project Leadership
• Client Stakeholder Engagement
• Financial Management
• Team Coordination
• Executive-Level Communication
• Strategic Business Acumen

Benefits

Explore a collaborative, future-forward culture at KPMG, with access to Ignition Centers and a diverse team of professionals. Enjoy a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring opportunities.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position available.