Manager, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Manager, State & Local Income Tax - Asset Management

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At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG’s extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting‑edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high‑profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.

Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

• Assist multi‑state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, structuring and controversies.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide relevant subject‑matter and industry knowledge to internal and external clients.
• Review information presented on state income tax returns throughout the compliance process.
• Research and draft technical memoranda or slide decks regarding state and local tax matters.
• Facilitate state and local tax controversies, including preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests.
• Help audit teams with review and analysis of state tax‑related income and balance sheet items; build and manage client relationships and supervise, mentor, and develop staff.

• Minimum five years of recent experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for various entity types (including partnerships and REITs), and providing technical advice on multi‑state tax issues.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or MTX, or other KPMG‑approved credential is required. Candidates without a credential at the time of hire must obtain one within one year.
• Able to foster relationships internally and with clients.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, management, and tax research skills.
• Ability and desire to perform in a high‑energy team environment.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Additional benefits and details are available on the KPMG US Careers site.

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.