Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Senior Associate, State & Local Income Tax - Asset Management

Join KPMG US to work with a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future‑forward culture that empowers your success and helps high‑profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business

• Participate in multi‑state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund‑to‑fund, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies.
• Work with multi‑state companies on state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team by providing subject‑matter and alternative investment industry knowledge and experience.
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during, and after preparation.
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions.

• Minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass‑through and corporate entities, and providing technical advice on multi‑state tax issues.
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university.
• Experience providing services to pass‑through entities and solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.
• Ability to foster relationships both internally and with clients.
• Ability and desire to perform in a high‑energy team environment.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Standard work hours, personal time off, and holiday schedules are provided. For more detail, visit KPMG US Careers at the Benefits & How We Work page.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.