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JOB DESCRIPTION

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

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Working for Global Big 4 Accounting Firm. Top places to work with strong upside and advancement.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage client portfolios of various size and scope; act as the first point of contact for internal and external clients

• Manage teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects

• Understand and analyze the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules affecting the taxpayer

• Manage risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects

• Deliver high quality tax service and advice to clients

• Assess tax impact on clients, develop tax arguments to support conclusions, and suggest plans to clients

   

  Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:

• Manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and project budgets

• Team with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the KPMG tax practice

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for Both:

• Five years of tax experience in the Financial Services industry supporting Registered Investment Funds and Alternative Investments (Investment Partnership and or Mutual Fund tax experience)

• Previous experience as a Tax Manager with a public accounting firm

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA or J.D./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 regulated investment companies and partnerships

• Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting procedures, and financial and tax accounting for investments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information

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  Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Eight years of tax experience in the Financial Services industry supporting Registered Investment Funds and Alternative Investments (Investment Partnership and or Mutual Fund tax experience)

• Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members