Global International Tax Manager (Cross‑Border & M&A)

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager to join its International Tax practice in Chicago. The role focuses on directing multinational client engagements, advising on global tax planning, and structuring tax aspects of complex deals while collaborating with Mergers & Acquisitions Tax and other teams.

The candidate should have strong research, writing, and Excel modeling skills, with 5+ years of international tax experience and a CPA/EA/JD/LLM credential among approved designations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience on engagements involving international, mergers and acquisitions, and/or federal tax planning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees preferred (Masters in Taxation, JD, LLM).
• Knowledge of international and domestic tax provisions.
• Strong research, writing, Excel modeling, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to balance and lead multiple engagements and supervise staff.
• Ability to develop and deepen client relationships and expand KPMG footprint.

Responsibilities

• Direct multinational enterprises on business decisions, including location, entity choice, and capital structuring.
• Advise on global tax planning and implications for business objectives.
• Structure tax aspects of deals and prepare tax opinions, memos, and Excel models.
• Assist with tax provision work and review tax-related financial reporting.
• Guide inbound/outbound cross-border planning and treaty opportunities.
• Support asset managers and portfolio companies in global operations.

Skills

Tax planning

Leadership

Communication

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters/JD/LLM preferred

CPA/EA/JD/LLM credential

Tools

Excel

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager to join its International Tax practice in Chicago. The role focuses on directing multinational client engagements, advising on global tax planning, and structuring tax aspects of complex deals while collaborating with Mergers & Acquisitions Tax and other teams.

The candidate should have strong research, writing, and Excel modeling skills, with 5+ years of international tax experience and a CPA/EA/JD/LLM credential among approved designations.