Income / Franchise Senior Manager Tax

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join us in our New York City or Short Hills, New Jersey office. Responsibilities: * Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, and planning * Assist 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 * Build relationships with internal and external clients to facilitate identification and delivery of state and local tax services * Assist federal tax Partners with state tax component of provision reviews * Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions * Supervise, mentor, and develop staff * Work on multi-disciplinary teams, and have extensive and direct contact with clients and targets * Take initiative and maintain a high energy level while attending to day-to-day responsibilities Qualifications: * Seven years of experience in a law firm, CPA firm, or in the government industry * Possess technical proficiency in SALT (State and Local Tax) income/franchise taxation * Possess Income and Franchise tax skills * Able to identify issues and opportunities, formulate a value proposition, and secure engagements * Experience working with large, complex organizations * Excellent research and writing skills * Project and team management experience * Experience working on teams and developing people * One of the following: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university and CPA certified, Master's degree in Tax from an accredited college/university and CPA certified, or law degree from an accredited college/university * Complex understanding of state and local income and franchise taxes, along with experience in planning, research, and compliance KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18715 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Income / Franchise Senior Manager Tax Company: KPMG Location: New York Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 18715 - repost