Senior Manager, Benefits Consulting

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our Global Reward Services practice. Responsibilities: * Play a supportive role in the design and management of employee benefit plans to a complex client base; plan analysis, design, cost mitigation, vendor procurement, benchmarking and other related requests included in projects * Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients, coordinating work with staff in other KPMG US offices and practices * Maintain client relationships, technical depth, and breadth in your areas of proficiency; take a lead role in the ongoing development and career growth of junior team members * Manage risk and financial performance of engagement by supporting management with compliance, billing, collections, and budgeting * Identify, build, and deepen client relationships; present technical recommendations to clients and prospective clients * Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firmAdditional Responsibilities for a Senior Manager: * Play a lead role in the design and management of employee benefit plans to a complex client base; plan analysis, design, cost mitigation, vendor procurement, benchmarking and other related requests included in projectsQualifications: * Minimum five years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or completion of one of the advanced degrees or professional designations: MBA, ASOA, ENR ACT,FSA, CBP, CCP, CEBS, CPP or GPHR, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list * Experience leading multiple large client engagements and service teams, prioritizing multiple projects, working on numerous assignments, and managing multiple assignments * Deep industry knowledge across benefits, regions, industries, carriers and more; consulting firm experience, mental health parity, global benefits, human resources credentials and benefits administration technology are a plus * Strong analytical, consultative, and project management skills; ability to review quantitative work and development junior staff; excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to articulate complex information * Able to work at client sites and travel up to 15%Additional qualifications for Senior Manager: * Minimum eight years of recent experience in employer benefit strategiesKPMG 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 skil