Manager, Alternative Investments

Business Title: Manager, Alternative Investments
Requisition Number: 35681
Function: Tax Services
Area of Interest: Hedge Funds Tax
State: New York
City: New York

Description:
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. We are currently seeking a Manager to join our Federal Tax practice in our New York office.

Responsibilities:
* Manage client portfolios of various size and scope; act as the first point of contact for internal and external clients
* Manage teams of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects
* Understand and analyze the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules affecting the taxpayer
* Manage risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects
* Deliver high quality tax service and advice to clients
* Assess tax impact on clients, develop tax arguments to support conclusions, and suggest plans to clients

Qualifications:
* Previous corporate tax experience in the Financial Services industry supporting Alternative Investments (Investment Partnership and or Mutual Fund tax experience)
* Previous experience as a Tax Manager with a public accounting firm
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA or J.D./LL.M. (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)
* Proficiency in the taxation of corporations, consolidated entities, partnerships, and other flow-through entities
* Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting procedures, C-Corp tax regulations, and FAS-109
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

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