Job Title: Senior Manager, SALT - Income Franchise
Experience Level: Experienced
Position Summary:
KPMG is seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with state and local tax issues, compliance, advising, planning, structuring, and controversies. This role will involve working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide relevant subject matter and industry knowledge to internal and external clients. The Senior Manager will also have additional responsibilities such as teaming with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the KPMG tax practice.
Key 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 to provide relevant subject matter and industry knowledge to internal and external clients
- Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during, and after preparation
- Aid multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies, including 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 items
- Build and manage client relationships and supervise, mentor, and develop staff
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
- Team with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the KPMG tax practice
Qualifications:
- Minimum five years of recent experience performing tax research, preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for corporate entities, 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
- Exceptional 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
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax compliance and/or consulting services
Salary Information:
- KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.
- 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.
- In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help employees make the best decisions for themselves, their family, and their lifestyle.
- Available benefits are based on eligibility and include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
- Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
- The firm also publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.
- Additional details about our benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers website under "Benefits & How We Work".
- Follow the link provided to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA.
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- 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.
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COVID-19 Policy:
- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to go to KPMG offices, client sites, or events, except when mandated by federal, state, or local law.
- In some circumstances, clients may also require proof of vaccination or testing to go to the client site.
- The firm recruits on a rolling basis and encourages candidates to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested.
Los Angeles County Applicants:
- Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties for 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, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Material job duties for this position include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
