Senior Associate, SALT Asset Management

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. Responsibilities: • Participate in multi-state alternative investment firms (hedge fund, fund to funds, private equity, real estate) with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies • Participate in 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 • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide subject matter/alternative investment industry knowledge and experience • Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation • Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff • Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income, franchise, and sales and use tax questions Qualifications: • A minimum of two years of experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities, performing tax research, providing technical advice on multi-state tax issues • Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university • Experience providing services to pass-through entities and a solid knowledge of relevant state tax concepts • Ability to foster relationships both internally as well as with clients • Ability and desire to perform in a high-energy team environment • Excellent writing, compliance, communication, and tax research skills