Manager​/Senior Manager, M&A Tax

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Manager / Senior Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions Tax – Minneapolis, MN

We are currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of designated M&A tax consulting projects, including section 382 ownership change analyses, tax basis in subsidiary stock studies, earnings & profit studies, transaction cost analyses, legal entity rationalization projects, group restructurings, debt modifications, workout, and cancellation of debt income and attribute reduction modeling.

• Advise external and internal clients on the federal income tax consequences of the full spectrum of corporate and shareholder transactions, with particular emphasis on consolidated return regulations.

• Research and analyze corporate and consolidated return tax issues in connection with the preparation, review, and delivery of written tax advice such as technical memoranda, tax opinion letters, and private letter ruling requests.

• Collaborate with leadership on the development and implementation of best practices and tools that provide continuous improvement of the National Projects Groups service offerings.

• Train, motivate, and develop staff, senior, and manager‑level members on all facets of the practice, including application of current and new/developing tax laws, engagement processes, risk management policies, engagement economics, and new business development.

• Team with M&A Tax leadership on effective execution of go‑to‑market strategy to achieve quality growth goals.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager

• Team with other professionals to help identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the KPMG Tax practice.

• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope, and act as the first point of contact for internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in federal corporate tax and consolidated return group experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, including extensive experience with section 382 ownership change quantitative analysis and computations of tax basis in consolidated subsidiary stock.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Licensed CPA, EA, or JD/LLM, and at least one other approved designation or credential from KPMG’s approved credential listing. New hires must obtain the required designation or credential within one year of hire.

• Deep knowledge of subchapter C, bankruptcy and insolvency taxation, and consolidated return regulations.

• Demonstrated leadership ability and the capacity to manage multiple engagements and client service teams.

• Excellent computational analysis, research, and writing skills.

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in federal corporate tax and consolidated return group experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm.

• Proven experience building and managing client relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG 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 federal, state, and local laws.

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