KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director / Senior Manager to join our Business License practice.About usThe KPMG Global Services (KGS) Tax is a diverse team spread across multiple cities inIndia. We provide tax and compliance services to KPMG Firms globally. Our core servicesinclude Business Tax, Global Mobility, Indirect Tax, Global Transfer Pricing, Global TradeCompliance and Tax Technology delivered by our professionals, who are known for theirtechnical acumen and business insights to deliver exceptional client service.Roles & Responsibilities:•Portfolio Ownership & Strategyo Own the Business License portfolio—set goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and governance; ensure client satisfaction across engagements.o Conduct final/Client-level reviews of complex engagements, guide issue resolution and risk posture.o Assist the go-to-market, M&A;, and local office teams to identify targets and scope for business license and registration services•Financial & Resource Managemento Prepare annual client budgets and staff budgets; manage utilization, productivity, and cost optimization.o Oversee Budget vs Actuals; drive corrective actions and ROI on improvements.o Analyze and manage the engagement financial data, including client billing•Stakeholder & Relationship Managemento Build and maintain US stakeholder relationships; lead cadences and escalations; negotiate delivery improvements.o Monitor transitions of new clients; define work plans and success criteria.•People Leadershipo Lead performance management, succession planning, hiring/onboarding,and building capability.o Create an environment of open feedback and coaching, support careerprogressions.•Risk,



Compliance & Auditso Ensure firm-wide compliance standards; lead audits and remediate systemicissues; uphold information security.•Transformation & Growtho Sponsor automation/analytics initiatives (Alteryx, Macros, AI); deliver measurable productivity and quality gains.o Expand BL services - pull more work to KGS by building Stakeholder / client trust.Mandatory technical & functional skillsoHighly proficient in MS Office; strong analytical and advisory skills.oDeep technical proficiency in US Direct/Indirect Tax compliance; multi-jurisdiction rule expertise.oExpertise in Indirect Tax applications and Alteryx to manage complex engagements.oFinancial planning, budgeting, and portfolio management skills.oStrong analytical and advisory skills.oSecond level / Final review of most complex engagement tasks related to US business license and tax registrationoOversee the preparation and delivery of business license and tax registration servicesKey behavioral attributeso Inspires teams; presents perspectives and outcomes with impact.o Build and Manage engagements seamlessly; proactively shares best practice, ideas, information & insights with colleagues, stakeholders to build own credibility and develop networks and solutions.o Proactively gets involved in solving problems; planning contingencies and ensuring the deliveries are on time.o Provides performance support through mentoring; demonstrates business & financial acumen.▪Educational qualificationso Master’s degree in Accounts/Finance preferredo Valuable to have professional certification eg. CPA, CA, CMA▪Must Haveo Exceptional written and oral communication skillso Strong skills in indirect tax information systems, including strong project management skills, go to market and the ability to analyze client business needso Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio or process mapping software and strong technical awareness and basic knowledge of global indirect tax issues▪Work experienceo Total: 10–12 yearso Relevant: 8-10 years in Business Licensing (multi-team/process portfolioleadership).

📌 Associate Director - IDT - Business licensing (Vasanth Nagar)
🏢 KPMG
📍 Vasanth Nagar