Manager or Senior Manager - State Tax, Credits and Incentives (AMCS)

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 and access 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.

About the role

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager - Credits, Grants, and Incentives (AMCS - CGI) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Credits and Incentives consulting services, including but not limited to identifying and securing cash grants, income tax credits, payroll withholding tax credits, sales tax reductions, property tax abatements, training grants and credits, infrastructure funding, and utility discounts/rebates.
• Contribute to building practice infrastructure and expertise.
• Team with members across Accounting Methods and Credit Services, State and Local Tax, Washington National Tax, and other KPMG service lines to provide comprehensive tax consulting services.
• Serve as the primary client contact for credit and incentive projects, building strong relationships and developing business and industry expertise; identify new business and credit and incentive opportunities; and assist with proposal development and presentations.
• Advise clients on credit and incentive strategies, secure credit programs, and negotiate incentive packages with government agencies.
• Lead and manage multiple client credit and incentive engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results, including tax technical research, benefit calculation, preparation of forms and tax technical memoranda, and support for ongoing compliance requirements.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation experience, including experience in credit and incentive services is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed CPA, EA, or JD/LLM, 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; experience performing internet research.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information.
• Ability to travel and work at client locations, as needed.

Additional Qualifications for a Senior Manager

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in a public accounting firm or corporate taxation experience, including experience in credit and incentive services is preferred.

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits include:

• A variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year end and the other around the July 4th holiday.

Pay

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. The salary range for this role in California is $105,640 - $223,100. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.