Manager or Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Franchise; Corporate

Overview

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 and access to Ignition Centers to create innovative tax solutions. You will 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.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Income Franchise (Corporate) to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities

• 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 helping to provide relevant subject matter and industry knowledge and experience to internal and external clients
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Research and draft technical memoranda or slide decks regarding income, franchise, sales and use tax, and other state and local tax questions
• Support multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Help KPMG audit teams with review and analysis of state tax-related income and balance sheet item; build and manage client relationship

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience performing tax research, reviewing state income tax returns, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university;
  Licensed CPA, JD/LLM, EA or MTX, in addition to others on KPMG s approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; complete list available from the recruiter
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax compliance and/or consulting services
• Ability to develop business and foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, management, and tax research skills
• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager

• Minimum eight years of recent experience performing tax research, reviewing state income tax returns, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues

Benefits and equal opportunity

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits.

Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year, and the firm publishes a calendar of holidays with firmwide breaks.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We comply 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 law.

No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled.

Los Angeles County applicants: some job duties may be listed above. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local Fair Chance laws.