Manager, Tax Research and Planning

KPMG - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Manager

Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, recognized for its commitment to fostering a great workplace culture that promotes individual development and inclusivity. The firm is currently seeking a Manager for Tax Research and Planning within its Finance & Accounting Partner Taxes organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the firm remains compliant with current tax laws and regulations while also providing strategic insights into tax planning and research. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating and maintaining research-related resources and tools that are extensively used by other departments within Firm Taxes, specifically focusing on Partnership Tax Matters (PTM) and Partner Tax Services (PTS). This includes developing excel-based models to project the tax impact of proposed or enacted tax law changes, collaborating with team members to ensure accurate tax positions in returns, and documenting tax research positions effectively. In addition to these responsibilities, the Manager will coordinate with various departments, including Finance, Human Resources, and Global Location and Expansion Services (GLES), to maintain compliance with tax credits and incentive programs. This involves reviewing monthly and quarterly data reports to substantiate compliance with these programs. The role requires a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who can navigate complex tax regulations and provide valuable insights to the firm and its partners. KPMG values innovative excellence and supports its employees' professional growth, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about tax research and planning.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain research-related resources and tools used by other departments within Firm Taxes.
• Develop excel-based models to project the tax impact of proposed or enacted tax law changes.
• Collaborate with members of PTM/PTS to ensure tax positions are properly reflected in tax returns and compliance deliverables.
• Document and organize tax research positions.
• Coordinate with various members of Finance, Human Resources, and GLES to maintain compliance with tax credits and incentive programs.
• Review monthly and quarterly data reports to substantiate the firm's compliance with tax programs.

Requirements

• Minimum four years of recent federal, or multi-state and local tax experience preferred.
• Federal and state partnership experience preferred; high net worth individual tax experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; Master's degree in tax or accounting preferred; enrolled Agent or CPA preferred.
• Possess technical skills and computer proficiencies in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro required.
• Detailed-oriented and collaborative-minded professional.
• US Citizenship required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays observed during the year
• Two firmwide breaks each year where employees do not use Personal Time Off.