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KPMG Practice Manager, Family Office in Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Our Story
KPMG Family Office works with individuals and families to help manage the complexities of their wealth, so they can continue their success journey and thrive for generations to come.
Our team of dedicated professionals provides independent and objective advice on all aspects of wealth, including financial, business and personal, as clients navigate life changes, reach milestones and face moments of transition. Our team’s diverse perspectives and collaborative approach make a world of difference for the many individuals and families we work with, giving them clarity, stability and peace of mind for today and for the future.
Our Family Office team is rapidly growing, and we are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and client-service centric Manager to support our evolving practice and drive engagements in our Greater Vancouver Area offices. Reporting to the Family Office Leader in the Greater Vancouver Area, this role is instrumental in facilitating day-to-day efficiencies, and helping with the growth and strategic evolution of our practice in the region and nationally.
What you will do
The successful candidate will support and be accountable for the delivery of a best in class service offering and contribute to the overall strategy of deepening client relationships and expanding our KPMG Family Office practice.
The individual will be responsible for the following key business domains and initiatives:
Client engagement – Project management and support
Assist and prepare materials for discovery processes, prospect and solution meetings, client presentations and other planning and project management activities.
Support the Family Office team with managing client relationships , coordinating client/family meetings, communication, and other deliverables .
Contribute to the development of high impact client engagement materials and deliverables.
Support the proposal and pursuits process by liaising with the Family Office practice, the proposal team and other KPMG professionals and subject matter experts.
Acts as the day-to-day Project coordinator for family office engagements ensuring a smooth delivery, timely billing, risk administration and oversee maintenance of client files .
Work with internal teams to ensure engagements and client onboarding are processed accordingly.
Support the Family Office team in managing COI relationships , including communication and correspondence, meetings and events coordination.
Collaborate with other KPMG Tax, Audit, Legal and advisory professionals to ensure a consistent, reliable, and integrated approach for clients.
Help ensure that client correspondence, documentation and relevant information are organized and properly recorded and updated in our internal processing systems and trackers
Create budgets for new engagements and share with client teams for review
Team collaboration and administrative support
Collaborate with internal teams and lead planning & execution of events, webinars, thought leadership.
Act as the point-of-contact for the local marketing team and as the champion to new content, updating the Family Office portal, customizing content etc.
Support the Family Office team in their business development and go-to market initiatives , including drafting internal communication, preparing meeting materials, etc.
Maintain and update databases, such as MS Teams site, server structures, documentation, and other reporting in support of the Family Office team
Manage the Wins & Pipeline tracking (audit and ensure alignment with budgets, new wins etc.)
Revenue tracking and support with developing reports
Track AR report – resolve any issues with invoices that are unpaid for +30-days
Manage Invoicing for all clients (analyze WIP against budget on a monthly basis and review with engagement teams)
Make recommendations for future budgets to support improved hour estimates (e.g., where is time being spent under/over budget)
Share WIP status with engagement team on a monthly basis
Brand ambassador
Act as a brand ambassador to KPMG Family Office. Help maintain a strong presence in the market and enhance our brand recognition and reputation.
Maintain and stay up to date of Family Office topics and develop high-level knowledge of KPMG Family Office pillars services as well as broader KPMG services and solutions.
What you bring to the role
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high bar for client service excellence along with a passion in working with some of the most successful business families/entrepreneurs and HNW families. Furthermore, given the client centric service nature of KPMG Family Office, it is of critical importance that this individual can demonstrate the following qualities:
Market/client focus
Understanding of family office services, and of the needs and issues that high-net-worth individuals and their families face.
Effective, versatile, action-oriented, and service-oriented
Knowledge or experience in different business sectors and industries.
Natural curiosity and resourcefulness to execute on new ideas with pragmatism.
Deep understanding of importance of absolute discretion and confidentiality
Relationship building
Solid aptitude for building trusting relationships with broad group of stakeholders, prospects, and clients as well as diverse family members.
Ability to manage relationships and exercise excellent judgement.
Ability to cultivate and build rapport internally across all national functions, levels, and translate those relationships into value for the local practice.
Personal and leadership skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
Robust organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
Sound financial literacy and strong business acumen is a must.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in client relationship management or consulting for businesses and enterprise/private clients
Bachelor’s degree/post graduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
CPA, MBA, STEP designations or candidacy desirable.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience in consulting and/or working with professional services firms an asset.
Enterprise Global Centre of Excellence for Family Business
From the boardroom to the kitchen table, KPMG Family Business advisers share practical advice and experienced guidance to help our clients succeed. To support the unique needs of family businesses, KPMG Enterprise manages a global network dedicated to offering relevant information and advice to family-owned companies. We understand that the nature of a family business is inherently different from a non-family business and requires an approach that considers the family component.
KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $85,500 to $128,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.
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