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Manager, Federal Tax

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG's tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients' business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients' tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career. We are currently seeking a Manager to join us in our Atlanta office.

KPMG LLP's Federal Tax Services practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to provide both tax compliance and consulting services to help meet clients' specific needs. The Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:

Accounting Methods and Credit Services - Assists clients in analyzing the tax aspects of various business processes and operational areas, including inventory, revenue recognition, capitalization, expense recognition, research and development, manufacturing deduction, and fixed assets from both a risk and opportunity perspective.

Federal Legislative and Regulatory Services - As a part of KPMG's Washington National Tax practice, this group provides advice on federal tax policy developments and represents taxpayers before the IRS, the United States Treasury Department, and the United States Congress.

Global Tax Transformation Services - Uses a clear, structured approach to help Tax Departments and their corporate organizations design and implement leading practices related to accounting for income taxes. Services are designed to provide value-added contributions to corporate objectives while responding to increasing demands for accuracy, timeliness and risk management.

Tax Compliance, Co-sourcing & Advisory Services - Assists clients with implementing leading processes and technologies related to tax compliance and strategy, as well as provides KPMG resources and subject matter experts that the client can leverage for tax return compliance.

Tax Controversy Services - Helps clients understand, anticipate and strategically respond to the IRS, from the beginning of a controversy to its resolution.

Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations - Helps clients address the tax risks and retain the benefits that accompany tax-exempt status.

Responsibilities:

Provide tax compliance and advisory services for corporations and partnerships for clients with a variety of sizes.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience

Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Build and manage client relationships

Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects

Manage risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections and the budget for projects

Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice

Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm

Qualifications:

Seven years of corporate tax experience in an accounting firm and/or corporation,

Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university

Licensed CPA or attorney

Strong knowledge of FAS 109

Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships

Experience with international taxation, especially with inbound tax issues

Excellent advisory and compliance skills

Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams

Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to articulate complex information

Excellent research skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese preferable

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