Director, Financial Communications

Chicago, Illinois

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Director, Financial Communications

Requisition #: 131799

Practice Area: Business Support Services

Location: Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Montvale, NJ; New York, NY; McLean, VA

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 a Director, Financial Communications to join our Corporate Affairs organization.   Responsibilities    <ul style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Lead strategic direction for the communications of the firm’s financial earnings and business results to key stakeholders; this includes overall communications strategies for financial reporting, ensuring alignment with firmwide strategy and goals </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Support the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) and ensure alignment with the functions and Business Process Groups (Talent & Culture, Legal, Risk Management, Technology, etc.), helping to drive the group’s collective transformation agenda </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other Business Process Group (BPG) Vice Chairs and leaders. Provide counsel on messaging for firm financial performance as it relates to the strategy and operational transformation bringing forward new ideas based on internal factors and external trends </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Develop a wide range of communications materials, including executive talking points, video scripts, presentations for the Board and Management Committee, thought leadership articles, social media, and content for internal channels, to ensure consistent and effective messaging to drive the broader firm strategy </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Build and maintain relationships with financial and business media outlets, identifying key moments for media amplification on topics like AI-driven operations, transformation, and workforce evolution; be an avid consumer of traditional news and social media, bringing external trends and case studies into communications </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Establish and oversee best-practice systems for optimizing communications, measuring progress against KPIs for executive visibility, employee engagement, and external reputation; ensure all communications adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines; effectively manage, coach and mentor team members to operate successfully in a very high-performing culture</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment</li> </ul>   Qualifications    <ul style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Minimum 10 years of progressive experience, with deep expertise in a combination of financial communications, internal communications, media relations and change management within a large, complex organization </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; Master's Degree preferred</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators including experience understanding how partnership financials differ from corporate entities. Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse internal and external audiences </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, including the ability to present concepts and ideas to senior leadership confidently and persuasively in-person and virtually; adept at using technology, including AI to innovate for greater efficiency and effectiveness </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Strategic thinker with strong experience as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and expertise in developing and executing effective communications strategies; agency experience preferred; experience building and managing relationships with the financial press and other media outlets is essential </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Progressively increasing experience with identifying and flagging issues that impact the firm’s reputation with its people and external stakeholders; superior people manager and coach who can lead and excel in a fast-paced, high-performing environment</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) </li> </ul>

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