Manager, Business Tax Services - Employee Benefits Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of associates in the preparation, review, and electronic filing of Form 5500s for a diverse portfolio of employee benefit plans and direct filing entities
• Oversee the gathering, analysis, and interpretation of financial and participant data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, including ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code
• Deliver on client needs of various size and scope within the Form 5500 compliance services sector, to include, but not limited to Forms 5500, 8955-SSA, 720 and 5330
• Act as first point of contact for internal teams across service lines and external clients and auditors
• Facilitate risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects
• Monitor evolving compliance requirements for Form 5500 filers
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent, relevant experience in employee benefit plan compliance, tax or audit, with at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or 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
• Deep understanding of ERISA and IRS regulations related to employee benefit plans
• Proven leadership, project management and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building strong client and team relationships