Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Join us as a Senior Associate in our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice at KPMG US
. Work with a dynamic team in a future‑forward, collaborative culture that empowers your success. You will engage high‑profile clients across multiple states, addressing complex business opportunities and challenges, while developing your career through diverse engagements, formal training, and mentoring.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

• Participate in multi‑state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund‑to‑fund, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies.
• Support multi‑state companies in state and local tax controversies: prepare clients for auditor discussions, represent them at hearings and appeal meetings, and draft protests.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to provide subject matter expertise and industry knowledge.
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during, and after preparation.
• Build and manage client relationships, supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Research and draft technical memoranda on income, franchise, sales, and use tax questions.

• Minimum of two years of 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, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university.
• Experience serving pass‑through entities and solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.
• Strong ability to foster relationships internally and with clients.
• Energetic team player with a desire to perform in a high‑energy environment.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.

We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits. Eligibility and details are provided on our careers site.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing 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 protected category.