Senior Associate, SALT Asset Management( remote option)

About the role

Join KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice as a Senior Associate and become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Work in a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success, with access to KPMG’s extensive network of specialists and cutting-edge Ignition Centers. Help high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund of 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, including 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 to provide subject matter and 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, 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 and with clients.
• Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills.

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• A 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 are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.
• Paid holidays as published annually.

Pay

California salary range: $77,330 – $157,665. Salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. Salary ranges for other locations can be found at KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.