Career Level Requirement

　　Experienced

　　At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm

　　KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

　　Responsibilities:Conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting and project managementManage R&D tax credit studies and related activitiesDevelop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D tax credit servicesProvide R&D tax credit quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam supportPerform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setupDraft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memorandaAdditional Responsibilities for Senior Manager: engage in an active role in new business development, including add-on business; assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research and writing regarding technical issues

　　Qualifications:Minimum five years of recent experience conducting and managing R&D tax credit consulting projects in a large accounting firm, corporation or law firmBachelors degree from an accredited college/universityLicensed CPA or J.D. /LL.M. (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of these credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and use of the internetExperience managing multiple client engagements and client service teamsTechnical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections (including, but not limited to, sections 174 & 41), corresponding regulations and relevant judicial and administrative authorityAdditional Qualifications for Senior Manager: minimum of eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation; experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members

　　Please note, there may be additional accepted credentials for this position on KPMG's approved credential listing. Any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials. Should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list.

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　　https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=M323B-2

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