Senior Associate, M&A Tax

KPMG LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in a tax advisory capacity in the United States. The role focuses on planning, research, and execution of corporate tax services within M&A projects.

Candidate should bring 3+ years of federal tax and/or M&A experience from public accounting, corporate tax, or law firms, with strong research and writing abilities and a track record in managing multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of federal tax and/or M&A experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax dept, or law firm.
• Bachelor's degree, JD, LL.M. in taxation, or MST from an accredited school.
• Knowledge of corporate tax matters across industries.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings to clients.
• Assist clients with bankruptcy planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earnings and profits, and section 382 studies.
• Liaise with target company finance/accounting departments and tax advisors to gather facts for tax risk analysis.
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members.

Skills

Research and writing

Multi-engagement management

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D./LL.M./MST in taxation

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate 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
• 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
• Liaise with a target company's finance/accounting departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for an analysis of tax risks
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisition in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation, and/or Masters in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• 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