Partner, Federal Advisory Operations & People Leader, KPMG US
Nikki Reid
Partner, Federal Advisory Operations & People Leader
Nikki Reid is a Partner in KPMG LLP’s Federal Advisory Practice where she leads Federal Operations. In this role she manages people, markets, back-office, and innovation strategy development and execution. She has substantial experience providing process-improvement advisory support to federal agencies in the Civilian and Defense space, and helps clients achieve or maintain compliance, while streamlining operations through the use of tools, techniques, and technology. Nikki also provides subject matter expertise and guidance with respect to federal financial management transformation, financial system conversion, grants financial management, and data-quality review. She has authored several thought leadership pieces, been featured on the Federal News Network and WTOP Radio, and led the development and implementation of many financial management approaches and methodologies. Nikki was named the 2018 National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) DC Chapter Accounting Leader of the Year and was featured as a 2021 Seramount Working Mother of the Year. She previously served as KPMG’s Advisory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader and National co-chair to KPMG’s African Ancestry Business Resource Group (AABRG). She also led campus recruiting for KPMG’s Advisory Practice. Nikki also serves on the board of the DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) organization – a not for profit organization with a mission to equip DC students for college and career success. Nikki is a graduate of Hampton University, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), and Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA). She is also a proud wife and mother to two boys and two girls.