Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Asset Management (Remote Option)

KPMG US; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking a Senior Manager for Federal Tax in Asset Management, offering a remote option. This role involves managing client portfolios, directing tax teams, and providing high-quality tax advice. Candidates should have substantial experience in corporate tax within financial services, along with necessary credentials. KPMG provides a competitive compensation package and promotes a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent corporate tax experience in financial services.
• Proficiency in taxation of corporations and partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as the point of contact.
• Direct teams of tax professionals on client projects.
• Advise clients on tax services and manage financial performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Taxation of corporations

Taxation of partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Asset Management (Remote Option) role at KPMG US.

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of clients of various size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
2. Direct teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects.
3. Understand and analyze the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules affecting the taxpayer.
4. Help manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and the budget for projects.
5. Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice.
6. Work to assess tax impact on clients, develop tax arguments to support conclusions, and suggest plans to clients.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

1. Participate in and contribute to market and business activities that are external to the firm while providing direction to and maintaining managerial responsibility for a team.
2. Act as a coach and mentor to other tax professionals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent corporate tax experience in the financial services industry supporting alternative investments (investment partnership and/or mutual fund tax experience); previous experience as a tax manager with a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA, 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; your recruiter can provide the complete list.
• Proficiency in the taxation of corporations, consolidated entities, partnerships, and other flow-through entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information.

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience as a tax senior manager in a public accounting firm supporting alternative investments.
• Solid skills in reviewing 1120 RIC, 1065 tax returns, including Schedule K-1, and managing multiple client engagements and service teams.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges vary by location, with details available via the provided link. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We encourage qualified applicants to apply promptly as we recruit on a rolling basis.