Director, Tax Research and Planning

KPMG International Cooperative
  • Montvale, NJ
    4 days ago

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    Director, Tax Research and Planning

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    Director, Tax Research and Planning

    Montvale, NJ

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    Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. Its also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, its no wonder were consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If youre as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

    KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Tax Research and Planning to join our Firm Tax team.

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead and oversee tax research and analysis related to the preparation of individual federal and state tax returns and partnership schedule K-1s, providing strategic direction to Partner Tax Services and Partner Tax Matters group in the preparation of federal and state tax returns
    • Proactively monitor federal and state legislative developments; drive the development of models to assess the potential impact of proposed tax changes and identify strategic tax-savings opportunities for the firm and its partners
    • Independently collaborate with firm experts and Partner-In-Charge of Firm Taxes to resolve various federal and state issues to ensure compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines and ensure document tax research positions
    • Lead internal training sessions and develop content to effectively communicate tax technical positions to members of cross-functional groups within Firm Taxes
    • Cultivate a high-performing culture by actively mentoring tax professionals and fostering deep expertise in partnership and individual taxation
    • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum ten years of recent federal and state individual tax experience with in-depth knowledge of partnership federal and state schedule K-1s
    • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in tax or accounting is preferred; minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance is required; enrolled Agent or CPA preferred
    • Proficient in tax research software such as Westlaw, Bloomberg, and CCH
    • Computer proficiencies in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Word required; Microsoft 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
    • High net worth individual tax experience preferred
    • Detailed-oriented and collaborative-minded 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)

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