Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions 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 our National Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax practice in our Chicago office. In the U.S. alone, M&A Tax has over 120 professionals and is a resource for clients that are involved in a merger, acquisition, disposition, joint venture or other strategic transaction. Our professionals in this practice bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs. Responsibilities: * Interact with members of the firms Transaction Services practice in servicing our existing Private Equity client base * Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities * Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services and communicates findings and opportunities to primarily Private Equity clients * Work with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corps, partnerships, LLCs and LLPs * Assist clients with current issues which may include bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, or tax basis, Earning and Profits and Section 382 studies * Develop, motivate, and train staff level team members Qualifications: * Eight years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience * Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries, including Private Equity * Excellent research and writing skills * Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams * MS in Taxation or a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited college/university * Licensed CPA or attorney 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 18941 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. Copyright 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: Senior Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Company: KPMG Location: Chicago Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 18941