Manager, M&A Tax

KPMG LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Philadelphia seeks a Manager for the Mergers & Acquisitions tax practice to lead complex engagements and deliver strategic tax planning for clients.

You will supervise and mentor staff, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to client service excellence through rigorous research and clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, with time to obtain if not held at start.
• Knowledge of corporate tax matters across industries.
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients.
• Collaborate with senior M&A Tax practice members on issues with consolidated returns, S Corps, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs.
• Assist clients with bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earning and profits, and section 382 studies.
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members.

Skills

Federal tax

M&A tax

Research and writing

Client service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities
• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients
• Collaborate with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs
• Assist clients with current issues which may include bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earning and profits, and section 382 studies
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisition in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
• Bachelor’s degree 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
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams
• Excellent research and writing skills