Senior Manager, State and Local Tax, Corporate Income Franchise

Company: KPMG
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

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. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firmKPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our 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 relationships and supervise, mentor, and develop staff Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight 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; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
  • 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 KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the salary range(s) are displayed via the URL below. The range is 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, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of 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 emotion and mental health. KPMG provides personal days off per fiscal year depending on job classification, standard work hours and years of service. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=M306U-2KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-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. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
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