Director, Compensation Design, M&A Strategy

Company: KPMG
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Business Title: Director, Compensation Design, M&A StrategyRequisition Number: 83540 - 5Function: AdvisoryArea of Interest:State: AZCity: TempeDescription:The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't 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 to join our KPMG Strategy (https://advisory.kpmg.us/) practice.Responsibilities:

• Work with the KPMG team and clients to understand current state of rewards programs and help to design and implement future rewards programs based on key business performance and talent objectives
• Provide full scope of broad and executive-based compensation consulting services, including assessment, design, governance, technical guidance, and implementation services
• Consult on the Rewards components of transaction-related engagements, including estimation of management proceeds / waterfall calculations upon a CIC, development of equity term sheets, benchmarking of roles, and alignment of compensation programs in a transaction context
• Lead IPO compensation planning initiatives, including equity plan design, cash incentive plan redesign, and program communications
• Lead multiple engagements while providing leadership to client service teams; build and manage strong client relationships with senior management and across client enterprise groups to drive growth; lead the development of new tools and approaches
• Oversee and drive development of staff, including being mentor and coach to junior team membersQualifications:
  • A minimum of eight years of experience in HR consulting, with a focus on the design, benchmarking, and implementation of compensation programs with a top accounting or human resources consulting firm, with an executive compensation focus. Related in-house experience is also considered
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college
  • Extensive experience in project management including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project
  • Has either attained, or is on track to attain, CPA, CCP/CECP, CEP, or other industry specific certification
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, team player, with positive attitude and strong quantitative, communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in M&A and the financial services/private equity sector
  • 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 futureKPMG 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 ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). /GL: 3GF: 15299

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