Managed Services Director – Tax Reporting & Compliance

Overview

In this Director role, you lead delivery and client engagement within KPMG’s Global Compliance & Transformation team, focusing on tax reporting, corporate tax compliance, and outsourcing projects for multinational clients. You will drive efficiency through technology-enabled processes, shape advisory solutions on new legislation, and build senior-level networks to unlock new opportunities. The role blends leadership, technical expertise, and client development to support a holistic operating model for complex groups.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a portfolio and grow internal capability to meet client needs
• Lead delivery of outsourced tax reporting engagements with technical excellence and efficiency
• Lead corporate tax compliance engagements and management of compliance outsourcing contracts
• Drive efficiency in the compliance process by leveraging technology and improving controls
• Oversee teams advising on tax implications of new legislation and respond to ad hoc technical requests
• Provide well-reasoned solutions to complex problems and communicate at senior levels
• Identify additional services and liaise with subject specialists
• Lead business development to progress leads to sales and manage contract negotiations
• Oversee teams supporting group/statutory Tax Reporting, including global outsource contracts under US GAAP and IFRS
• Coach and mentor team members
• Follow KPMG best practices and policies
• Demonstrate resilience, positive attitude, and effective networking with clients
• Be an effective networker who understands client needs

Key requirements

• Qualified by experience or ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent qualifications
• Tax reporting/accounting skills highly desirable
• Deep knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and compliance for large/complex groups
• Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail with client service focus
• Proven leadership and ability to work under pressure
• Build cooperative relationships and foster inclusive environments
• Excellent project management and workload management for self and team
• Provides ongoing feedback, coaching and mentoring
• Analytical problem-solving with information integration
• Reputation building through quality work and expertise

• communication
• leadership
• resilience
• UK corporate tax legislation knowledge
• Tax reporting and compliance expertise
• US GAAP and IFRS knowledge

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