Managing Director

KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

• Play a key role in developing our State and Local tax practice by providing excellent client facing service in regards to state and local tax consulting, controversy and compliance services to companies conducting business in state and local jurisdictions of the United States
• Work with clients in all industries and jurisdictions to effectively and efficiently navigate through and comply with the complexities of state and local tax laws and the state tax audit process
• Advise and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax
• Build, manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements teams while maintaining active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction
• Lead, participate in and contribute to market and business development activities external to the firm, including identifying and pursuing new potential client service opportunities by collaborating with KPMG’s Audit and Advisory practices
• Contribute to the growth, experience and institutional knowledge of the State and Local tax practice staff level team members

• Minimum ten years of recent experience selling and delivering Income and Franchise tax engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field of study from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, JD/LLM, Enrolled Agent, CMI or MST (Masters in Taxation)
• Strong technical awareness of Franchise Tax issues
• Demonstrated track record of business development with the ability to develop and maintain existing internal and external client relationships and help build new relationships with key targets
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple engagements and client service teams as well as developing and mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information