Manager, Finance and Accounting

Manager, Finance and Accounting role in KPMG's CFO organization, onsite in Short Hills, NJ, focused on financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner linking Finance & Accounting with firm-wide business units and service lines.
• Deliver thorough financial analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations drawn from data to support strategic planning, decision-making, and risk management adjustments.
• Distill complex information into clear messaging, highlighting key takeaways that tell the business story behind the numbers.
• Drive the firm’s financial strategy through proactive analysis, planning, and forecasting, focusing on future outlooks including annual projections and medium-term plans.
• Establish influence with finance and business stakeholders by presenting insights and offering an independent perspective.
• Promote collaboration between people and technology, including AI, to improve efficiency, resolve blockers, and develop new capabilities aligned with business transformation.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability to uphold a respectful and courteous work environment.

Requirements

• At least five years of recent accounting or financial planning and analysis experience, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with financial software and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Applicants 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).

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal Time Off
• Holidays observed
• Two breaks per year when Personal Time Off is not required (year end and around the July 4th holiday)
• Mental health and well-being benefits