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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities for Both:

• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients; build and manage client relationships
• Manage teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects
• Help manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and the budget for projects
• Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice
• Help assess tax impact on clients, develop tax arguments to support conclusions, and suggest plans to clients
• Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm, presenting a positive image of self and KPMG

Additonal Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

• Perform FAS 109 accounting for the income tax of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and non-SEC clients
• Understand and analyze the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules affecting the taxpayer

Qualifications for Both:

• Previous experience as a Tax Manager with a public accounting firm; corporate tax experience in the Financial Services industry specifically funds/private equity and real estate
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, J.D., or LL.M. (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn’t currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)
• Proficiency in the taxation of corporations, consolidated entities, partnerships, and other flow-through entities
• Exceptional skills in reviewing 1120, 1120S, 1120-REIT and 1065 tax returns, including complex partner allocations
• Applied working knowledge of GAAP, accounting procedures, C-Corp tax regulations and FAS-109
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information; experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Eight years of corporate tax experience with a well regarded accounting and/or law firm
• Excellent research and writing skills

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.