Manager, SALT Income Franchise - Consulting

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager for SALT Income Franchise - Consulting to join our State and Local Tax practice in the United States. You will work on a national multi-disciplinary team addressing complex state tax issues and deliver technology-enabled solutions.

The role requires leading state return reviews, guiding clients through state tax controversies, and mentoring junior staff while building strong client relationships. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA, EA or JD/LLM with approved credential(s) preferred.
• Minimum five years of tax research, state income tax return review and multi-state income tax experience.
• Ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax consulting services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary state income tax consulting team to help clients with complex state tax issues.
• Lead state tax return review engagements focused on identifying and securing state income tax refunds.
• Assist multinational companies with state and local tax controversies, including hearings and protests.
• Review technical memoranda or slide decks on income, franchise, and other state and local tax questions.
• Build and manage client relationships and supervise, mentor, and develop associates.

Skills

Tax research

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/EA/JD/LLM credential

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary state income tax consulting team helping clients with their most complex state tax issues, including organizational structure optimization, identifying refund opportunities, developing and delivering technology solutions, and general consulting matters
• Lead state tax return review engagements focused on identifying and securing state income tax refunds
• Assist multi-national 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
• Review technical memoranda or slide decks regarding income, franchise, and other state and local tax questions
• Build and manage client relationships and supervise, mentor, and develop associates

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience performing tax research, assisting with state income tax return review projects, managing restructuring engagements and providing technical advice on multi-state income tax issues
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; 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
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax 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
• Capability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment