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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engagement teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of designated M&A Tax consulting projects, specifically carve-out and other divestiture planning, close and integration in strategic acquisitions, opening balance sheet and deferred tax balance determinations, tax department realignment and augmentation, IPO readiness, transaction cost analyses, legal entity creation or rationalization projects, and controlled group restructurings
• Advise external and internal clients on the income tax consequences of the full spectrum of corporate and shareholder transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, formations, liquidations, distributions, redemptions, and reorganizations
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering preparations for close and integration, divestitures, or IPO readiness, and manage the project to reach objectives established with clients
• Liaise with a target company's finance/accounting/HR/IT/legal departments to reach goals which require effort from multiple stakeholders
• Train, motivate, and develop staff, senior, and manager level members on all facets of the transition practice, including application of current and new/developing tax laws, engagement processes, risk management policies, engagement economics, and new business development
• Team with M&A Tax leadership on effective execution of ‘go-to-market’ strategy to achieve quality growth goals

Additional Responsibilities for Managers:

• Team with other professionals to help identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the KPMG tax practice
• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the first point of contact for internal and external clients

Qualifications:

• Lead engagement teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of designated M&A Tax consulting projects, specifically carve-out and other divestiture planning, close and integration in strategic acquisitions, opening balance sheet and deferred tax balance determinations, tax department realignment and augmentation, IPO readiness, transaction cost analyses, legal entity creation or rationalization projects, and controlled group restructurings
• Advise external and internal clients on the income tax consequences of the full spectrum of corporate and shareholder transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, formations, liquidations, distributions, redemptions, and reorganizations
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering preparations for close and integration, divestitures, or IPO readiness, and manage the project to reach objectives established with clients
• Liaise with a target company's finance/accounting/HR/IT/legal departments to reach goals which require effort from multiple stakeholders
• Train, motivate, and develop staff, senior, and manager level members on all facets of the transition practice, including application of current and new/developing tax laws, engagement processes, risk management policies, engagement economics, and new business development
• Team with M&A Tax leadership on effective execution of ‘go-to-market’ strategy to achieve quality growth goals

Additional Qualifications for Senior Managers:

• Eight years of federal corporate and/or international tax experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
• Experience building and managing client relationships

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.