About the position
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director - Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting for our Deal Advisory practice.
Responsibilities
- Drive the growth of KPMG's financial instruments and hedge accounting service offering, supporting client's needs in this area and help support the development of tools to foster growth and efficiency in the delivery model
- Lead the education and development of a team of Accounting Advisory resources through formalized education and client service opportunities
- Prepare and present accounting findings and concepts, including drafting of technical accounting whitepapers and presentations
Requirements
- Minimum seven years of recent financial audit or accounting advisory experience with a public accounting or advisory firm
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
- Licensed CPA or CPA equivalent required
- Significant experience with accounting standards in the financial instruments and derivatives, hedge accounting of interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity risks and embedded derivatives in debt, equity and commodity contracts
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- 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
- Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
- Two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
