Manager or Senior Manager, SALT - Income Franchise

KPMG LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Minneapolis seeks a Manager/Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Income Franchise (Corporate) to join our SALT practice. The role focuses on advising multi-state clients on income/franchise tax, planning, and controversy management and leading teams on complex tax issues.

The position emphasizes strong writing, client relationship development, and the ability to deliver compliant tax solutions across jurisdictions. CPA or JD/LLM, and related credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CPA or JD/LLM or EA/MTX or other approved credentials; ability to lead teams in state and local tax work
• Strong analytical and writing skills; excellent client service and relationship-building
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships across internal and external teams

Responsibilities

• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, structuring and controversies
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing subject matter expertise to clients
• Review information on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Research and draft technical memoranda or slide decks on income, franchise, sales and use tax and other SALT questions
• Support tax controversies including client discussions with auditors, hearings and appeals
• Help audit teams with review of state tax income and balance sheet items; manage client relationships

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Income Franchise (Corporate) to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, structuring and controversies
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide relevant subject matter and industry knowledge and experience to internal and external clients
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Research and draft technical memoranda or slide decks regarding income, franchise, sales and use tax, and other state and local tax questions
• Support multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Help KPMG audit teams with review and analysis of state tax-related income and balance sheet item; build and manage client relationship

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience performing tax research, reviewing state income tax returns, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, JD/LLM, EA or MTX, 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
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax compliance and/or consulting services
• Ability to develop business and foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, management, and tax research skills
• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience performing tax research, reviewing state income tax returns, and providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues