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Associate Director, Tax Research and Planning

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and is supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusion, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. KPMG is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough tax research and analysis related to the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and partnership schedule K-1s to support Partner Tax Services and Partner Tax Matters group.
• Proactively monitor federal and state legislative developments; model the potential impact of proposed tax changes and identify strategic tax‑saving opportunities for the firm and its partners.
• Document tax research positions and collaborate with firm experts on various federal and state issues to ensure compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines.
• Effectively communicate tax technical positions to members of cross‑functional groups within Firm Taxes.
• Respond to inquiries from tax authorities to effectively and efficiently resolve tax issues.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of recent federal and state individual tax experience with in‑depth knowledge of partnership federal and state schedule K-1s.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance is required; a master's degree in tax or accounting is preferred. Enrolled Agent or CPA preferred.
• High net worth individual tax experience preferred.
• Proficient in tax research software such as Westlaw, Bloomberg, and CCH.
• Computer proficiencies in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; Excel skills include creating spreadsheets, using shortcuts, formula functions, sorting/filtering data, and analyzing data. PowerPoint skills include creating charts, layouts, and analysis to support tax planning opportunities.
• Detail‑oriented and collaborative‑mind professional with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays and provides eligible employees two breaks each year that do not require Personal Time Off: one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday.

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