Manager, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Manager, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our 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.
• Assist 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.
• 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, sales and use tax questions.

• Minimum five years of recent 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.
• Licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM 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.
• Experience providing services to pass‑through entities and solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.
• Capability 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, management, and tax research skills.

KPMG offers 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 mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

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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 of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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