Tax Services Manager — Lead Clients & Teams

KPMG LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Boston is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead the Business Tax Services practice, overseeing client engagements and teams.

You will analyze GAAP implications, manage budgets and billing, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality tax advice to clients while developing strategies.

This role emphasizes client relationship management, cross‑functional collaboration with service lines, and market activities to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of corporate tax experience in financial services supporting alternative investments (investment partnerships and/or mutual funds).
• Bachelor’s degree; CPA, JD/LLM or EA; at least one approved credential per hiring practice requirements.
• Proficiency in taxation of corporations, partnerships, and flow-through entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Direct teams of tax professionals/assistants on client projects.
• Understand and analyze U.S. GAAP rules affecting the taxpayer.
• Help manage risk and financial performance including billing and budgeting for engagements.
• Advise clients and deliver high-quality tax service and advice.
• Develop tax arguments to support conclusions and suggest client plans.
• For Senior Manager: participate in market and business activities externally while providing leadership and coaching to a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

JD/LLM or EA

Job description

KPMG LLP in Boston is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead the Business Tax Services practice, overseeing client engagements and teams.

You will analyze GAAP implications, manage budgets and billing, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality tax advice to clients while developing strategies.

This role emphasizes client relationship management, cross‑functional collaboration with service lines, and market activities to grow the practice.