Associate Director, Tax

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team.

• Accountable for the individual income tax compliance, tax counseling, tax projections, tax notices and other financial related support for the partners of the firm.
• Review work papers, tax returns and related work products prepared by staff members for accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards.
• Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues to ensure compliance for partners of the firm.
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to partners of the firm, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage client population with minimum supervision, while actively maintaining multiple touchpoints and conversations with clients throughout the year in addition to managing one or more projects throughout the year.
• Collaborate effectively with team members on various projects while also demonstrating the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience reviewing federal and state individual tax returns for clients; preferably within a professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance or Accounting is required;
  Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent required.
• Proficient with web‑based document storage, income tax software, and Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills.
• Excellent client management skills with the ability to gain the confidence of the client and communicate complex tax matters in a manner client can understand.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak tax periods.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

We offer 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 to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed and offers eligible employees two breaks each year where Personal Time Off is not required to be used;

one at year end and another around the July 4th holiday.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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 category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.