Resource Manager, National Tax

Join to apply for the Resource Manager, National Tax role at KPMG Canada. Overview At KPMG you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem‑solvers, connected by a common cause of turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities worldwide. Resourcing is a critical business function that ensures the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations, are available at the right time. Working closely with the business, Resource Management ensures effective utilization and development of our people. This role supports our Tax practice and reports to the National Tax Resourcing Lead. What You Will Do Manage the National Tax Resource Management Team to effectively report and analyze data and resources to support staffing decisions. Interact and connect with Partners and managers in each team to better understand staffing needs. Facilitate partner/manager conflict resolution regarding staffing. Produce, review, and provide input to leadership with utilization reports, forecasts, and variance reports; deliver process compliance statistics. Provide advanced warning of problems and resource availability. Identify available resources, matching skills with engagement requirements; where required, facilitate the use of resources from within other areas. Maintain a solid understanding of resources' areas of expertise, skill sets, project experiences, client continuity, and staffing preferences. Work regularly with our Resource Management software. Schedule, plan, and manage resource needs by attending manager/partner planning meetings to understand staffing and client requirements, including conflict resolution and liaison with other stakeholders. Support the team with projects, meetings and ad hoc work that might arise. What You Bring To The Role Strategic and innovative thinking skills with strong problem‑solving and project management skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options. Ability to translate business requirements/needs into suggested programs and actions. A passion for client service and focused achievement of business results. Strong relationship building skills with experience engaging leaders at all levels and partnering with internal teams. Ability to maintain control under pressure. Ability to work and navigate effectively in a matrix organization/partnership structure. Ability to be open‑minded, practical and agile with change and to effectively manage pressure. Excellent judgment; broad view and good common sense. Strong leadership image, impeccable ethical standards and integrity, objectivity, confidence, and dedication. Strong computer skills: Power BI, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with resource forecasting tools is an asset. Excellent written and oral business communication skills. Post‑secondary/University degree. Three years of experience in a professional services environment either in a client‑facing or Resource Management role. 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‑opportunity employer committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier‑free workplace that allows all employees to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and Accommodations Throughout the Recruitment Process We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We provide adjustments (informal requests such as extra preparation time or micro‑breaks during interviews) and accommodations (formal requests such as accessible communication supports or technology aids) tailored to individual needs and role requirements. Candidates can request an adjustment or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr