Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

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 and benefit from our Ignition Centres, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting‑edge technology to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high‑profile clients understand, analyse and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.

Develop your career through a range of varied engagements, formal training and informal mentoring.

• Participate in multi‑state alternative investment firms (hedge funds, fund‑to‑funds, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning and controversies.
• Support multi‑state companies with state and local tax controversies, preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeals, and preparing protests.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide 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 on income, franchise and sales and use tax questions.

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

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer and 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 law.