Associate, Functional Resource Manager

Requisition Number: 112744 - 82

Description:

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.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Functional Resource Management to join our Tax organization.

Responsibilities:

• Help to ensure scheduling policies and procedures are followed and proactively work with Resource Management (RM) team to identify and resolve basic scheduling conflicts and trends; communicate issues to RM leaders as applicable
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the KPMG RM system and tools; utilize RM system and tools to efficiently generate analysis and reporting of key RM data; own the data accuracy in the tools supporting the RM function and team with the offshore team on various reporting needs; analyze and evaluate reports on utilization metrics and monitor staff progress toward chargeable hour goals
• Develop a deep understanding of the business and engage with client-facing professionals to understand the services and skills required for these professionals to successfully serve client engagements
• Work with RM colleagues and functional leaders to develop and administer onboarding and staffing services that effectively utilize and provide career opportunities to functional professionals
• Build strong relationships with client-facing professionals to become a known and reliable resource that understands both the development needs and assignment preferences of these individuals and can make client assignment decisions that balance development, business, and personal needs
• Participate in practice-wide strategic initiatives and projects in support of resource management strategy
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of recent experience in one or more business related areas including finance, accounting, human resources, resource management, or general business operations
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources or related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Solid communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and negotiating skills
• Ability to multi-task and set/manage priorities concurrently and meet deadlines with some supervision
  
  

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at ' Benefits & How We Work '.

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4383_9_24

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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