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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Independence team.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and apply specialist-level knowledge of auditor Independence regulations, including those established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Interact with partners and engagement teams to provide Independence policy guidance and to resolve questions regarding the application of professional Independence standards
• Provide advice regarding scope of service, affiliate, business relationship, and other Independence regulations by communicating effectively to senior and junior personnel, modifying content and delivery for the audience
• Employ research, critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the Firm's Independence/relationships with respect to existing and prospective audit clients
• Define and write policies, guidance and procedures, and coordinate with colleagues to help ensure their consistent application.
• Manage projects on ad hoc and on-going bases; identify and implement process enhancements and improvements

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of client service delivery experience in a large professional services firm or similar environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Experience responding to complex inquiries, performing research, analyzing data, identifying potential issues, making a decision, and documenting results/findings to support conclusions
• Ability to apply subject matter specialization to train stakeholders regarding Independence policies, processes and information systems
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and synthesize large volumes of information to perform due diligence, compare and contrast nuanced fact sets, and recognize subtle differences and similarities in scenarios
• Ability to build relationships, networks, and credibility with numerous constituents

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.