KPMG US · 1 week ago
Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$402K/yr - $880K/yr
15+ years expKPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its strong workplace culture and commitment to individual development. The Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel will advise on legal and regulatory matters for the Audit and Assurance Practice, ensuring compliance and supporting the development of necessary guidance.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary OGC contact for leadership of the Audit and Assurance Practice on legal and regulatory matters relating to the provision of professional services; advise the other two professional service functions of KPMG (Tax and Advisory) regarding similar matters as needed, including the resolution of potential disputes
Organize the work of Practice Advisory Group to support the Audit and Assurance Practice
Stay current on legal and regulatory developments impacting the audit profession and advise the Audit and Assurance Practice of such developments
Support the development of comment letters and guidance for Audit and Assurance Practice
Qualification
Required
Minimum of at least 15 years of experience in well-regarded law firm(s), government agencies, or in-house legal department; JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which his/her office is located
Deep experience with civil litigation and regulatory investigations relating to the audits of public and private companies and advising and counseling the profession on legal and regulatory matters, including through the provision of training; knowledge of securities laws, rules and regulations, including those that relate to the audit profession also required
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality deliverables and results; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character
Demonstrated collaboration skills, including building strong business partnerships and working within cross-functional teams; client-service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally
Leadership skills and ability to navigate ambiguity and influence stakeholders; high emotional intelligence to manage relationships across the team and the broader organizations, resolve conflicts, manage change and understand needs and motivations of both senior leaders and team members
Ability to be proactive in identifying potential challenges, opportunities for enhancement and innovation, including by leveraging technology
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
Personal Time Off per fiscal year
Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
10001+ employees
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