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.

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

Qualifications

• 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 such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.