Manager, State & Local Tax

KPMG LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Irvine, CA seeks a Manager for its State and Local Tax (SALT) practice to lead multi-state tax engagements for pass-through and corporate clients. You will review tax calculations, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships in a fast-moving tax environment.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of SALT experience, CPA/EA/JD/LLM or MTX credentials, and a proven ability to work in a high-energy team while delivering clear, actionable guidance on complex state tax issues.

Qualifications

• Five years in preparing/reviewing state income tax returns for pass-through or corporate entities
• Knowledge of multi-state tax concepts
• Ability to develop internal and client relationships
• Strong writing, communication, project and team management and tax research skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in compliance and consulting projects for multi-state alternative investment clients.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience
• Review tax calculations and information presented on state income tax returns
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff

Skills

Multi-state SALT expertise

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Strong writing and communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/EA/JD/LLM or MTX designation

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• Participate in compliance and consulting projects for multi-state alternative investment clients (hedge fund, fund of funds, private equity, real estate)
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience
• Review tax calculations and information presented on state income tax returns
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience preparing and/or reviewing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM 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
• Experience providing services to pass-through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts
• Able to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Strong ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Exceptional writing, communication, project and team management and tax research skills