Manager, Governance & Compliance Management

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Montvale
3 Chestnut Ridge Road (Show on map)
Oct 09, 2025
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Governance & Compliance Management to join our Ignition Tax Products organization. Responsibilities: Coordinate and maintain governance and compliance processes for tax technology initiatives, ensuring activities align with established policies and standards Apply working knowledge of compliance, governance, and emerging technologies to support business process alignment with regulatory requirements identified by senior leadership Manage small to medium-sized projects, driving process efficiencies, automation opportunities, and smooth adoption of improvements Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration, support stakeholder training on compliance procedures, and assist in communications with compliance stakeholders as directed Prepare for audits by gathering documentation, supporting evaluations, and assisting with remediation and follow-up actions under leadership guidance Build strong working relationships across teams, promote compliance awareness, and contribute to a culture of ethical and process excellence Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent experience in governance and compliance, preferably within a large professional services or technology-driven environment Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences Proven ability to organize, analyze, and present ideas, facts, and data in a structured and concise manner Skilled in analyzing and synthesizing technical data for non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with multiple compliance frameworks and principles; relevant industry certifications (for example: PMP, ISO, SOC, DCAM, CPA) are a plus KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an 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. 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