Director, Board Leadership Centre - Toronto

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. · ​The KPMG in Canada Board Leadership Centre (BLC) engages with directors, board members a ...

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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.

​The KPMG in Canada Board Leadership Centre (BLC) engages with directors, board members and business leaders to discuss timely and relevant boardroom topics and deliver practical thought leadership on risk and strategy, talent and technology, globalization and regulatory issues, financial reporting, and more. The BLC provides an analysis of the big issues reshaping our environment today for public and private-company governance and shares diverse perspectives from KPMG's subject matter experts to help navigate the boardroom agenda.

Reporting to the Partner, Client and Markets, and Chair of the BLC, this role supports the development and execution of the Board Leadership Center's premier and sponsored board‑level programs including facilitating the development of thought leadership on timely governance and boardroom practices, including strategy, risk oversight, technology innovation, digital disruption, and data governance. It involves close collaboration with KPMG partners and senior leaders across Audit, Tax, Advisory, and other functions to build relationships and deliver relevant, strategic insights to board members and top executives. The position also contributes to refining the BLC's strategy and enhancing its operational effectiveness as part of the leadership team, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect within the firm's culture. This role is being established from the ground up, offering a unique opportunity to shape processes, tools, and ways of working, and will require a hands-on approach and a willingness to be involved at all levels.

What you will do

• Help drive the development and execution of the Board Leadership Center's (BLC) premier programs and events and sponsored/third-party board-level programs
• Facilitate the development/authorship of articles, newsletters and thought leadership on timely governance issues and related boardroom practices such as oversight of strategy and risk, tech innovation, digital disruption, and data governance
• Interact with KPMG partners and leadership across the firm (Audit, Tax, Advisory, Market Development, Events & Meetings, Risk Management) to develop client and target relationships and facilitate the delivery of timely/relevant insights to board members, membership groups, and top executives consistent with the firm's strategic priorities
• As part of KPMG BLC's leadership team lead the calibration of BLC's operational effectiveness and efficiency and contribute to defining BLC's strategy and operations

What you bring to the role

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance arena; knowledge of audit and financial reporting a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, business, governance, or a related field. J.D., MBA, PhD, ICD or other relevant advanced degree is preferred
• Strong understanding of the impact of tech/digital disruption and the implications for strategy, risk, and board oversight; experience in the technology sector is a strong plus
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate orally and in writing at a very high level
• Strong collaborative mindset; be able to work closely and cooperatively with BLC members in a high-performance environment, with a proven record of executing collaboratively with a high level of quality, on-time and on budget
• Be a future-focused strategic and innovative thinker with a strong commitment to life-long learning; audience-focused and purposeful
• Some domestic travel expected

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $146,000 to $196,000 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

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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.