Job Description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to join our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities:

* Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients; build and manage client relationships
* Manage teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects
* Help manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and the budget for projects
* Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice
* Help assess tax impact on clients, develop tax arguments to support conclusions, and suggest plans to clients
* Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm, presenting a positive image of KPMG and its leadership

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

* Perform FAS 109 accounting for the income tax of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and non-SEC clients
* Understand and analyze the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules affecting the taxpayer

Qualifications:

* A minimum of five years of experience as a tax manager with a public accounting firm; corporate tax experience in the financial services industry specifically funds/private equity and real estate
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, J.D., or LL.M. (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)
* Proficiency in the taxation of corporations, consolidated entities, partnerships, and other flow-through entities
* Exceptional skills in reviewing 1120, 1120S, 1120-REIT and 1065 tax returns, including complex partner allocations
* Applied working knowledge of GAAP, accounting procedures, C-Corp tax regulations and ASC 740
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information and experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

* A minimum of eight years of corporate tax experience with a well-regarded accounting and/or law firm
* Excellent research and writing skills