Manager, Tax Ignition

At KPMG, we are reimagining tax with you in mind. Become an integral part of a dynamic team within a collaborative, future forward environment at one of the top tax firms in the world. Be surrounded by deep tax knowledge and equipped with the latest in cutting-edge tax technologies. Join an extensive network of functional, industry, legislative and technical specialists with access to our Ignition Centers, where technology accelerates innovation.

We welcome people with a passion for tax, a spirit for new thinking, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service today and tomorrow.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Tax Ignition to join our Ignition practice.

Responsibilities:

Provide management consulting services focused on corporate tax function operations, including tax function benchmarking analyses, operational performance and efficiency reviews, process improvement initiatives, and preparation of deliverable reports for a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging businesses

Lead and manage client engagements related to tax operations, accounting methods, fixed assets, tax technology, and related processes supporting compliance, reporting, and tax planning objectives

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team as a tax solution architect, helping clients improve the efficiency of tax processes, better leverage technology, and operate at a world-class level

Interface directly with clients and be responsible for delivering high-quality service, technical insight, and practical recommendations to improve tax function effectiveness and performance

Work with diverse teams of tax professionals across geographies, build and develop client relationships, and collaborate with specialists across tax, accounting, technology/IT, M&A, FP&A, Treasury, and shared service functions

Participate in and contribute to market, business development, and practice growth activities, including identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and expanding client relationships

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of recent general corporate tax experience working with large businesses in an accounting firm, corporation and/or law firm Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation and/or Master's in Taxation, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited college/university;
Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, 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

Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, partnerships, and ASC 740; interest in technology and its ability to improve and redefine the work of the tax function

Proven experience with fixed asset software including Sage FAS, Bloomberg's BNA, Power Tax, and similar platforms

Excellent process consulting skillset and a passion for improving the performance of clients' tax operations; strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information succinctly, prepare detailed reports, work cross-functionally with client and KPMG teams, and function as an innovative self-starter

Appreciation for and understanding of technology's ability to improve all aspects of tax function operations; capability to manage multiple engagements and client service teams, work…