Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Job Overview

Senior Associate at KPMG to join the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

• Participate in multi‑state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund to funds, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies
• Participate in 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
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions

• A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass‑through and corporate entities, performing tax research, providing technical advice on multi‑state tax issues
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• Experience providing services to pass‑through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts
• Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Ability and desire to perform in a high‑energy team environment
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and well‑being benefits. The Total Rewards package also provides personal time off, holiday calendars, and break exemptions. Salary ranges are disclosed on the KPMG website.

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.

Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.