Senior Associate, State & Local Tax - Asset Management

Senior Associate, State & Local Tax – Asset Management

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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 & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting‑edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high‑profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.

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

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

• 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.
• Participate in multi‑state companies with state and local tax controversies, 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, and sales and use tax questions.

• A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass‑through and corporate entities, providing technical advice on multi‑state tax issues.
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university.
• Experience providing services to pass‑through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts.
• Ability 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, and tax research skills.

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 laws.

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