Senior Associate, SALT Asset Management( remote option)

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; 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. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

About the role

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund to funds, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies
• Participate in multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, performing tax research, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• Experience providing services to pass-through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts
• Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients
• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based 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 one around the July 4th holiday

Pay

California Salary Range: $77,330 – $157,665. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors including applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.