KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Manager to join us in our Phoenix office.
KPMG's International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact - and inform - their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.

Responsibilities for both positions:

* Serve as an advisor to clients, in a range of industries, on international tax services and offerings
* Manage, direct, monitor, and deliver multiple client engagements
* Identify additional areas of service for the client
* Maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and to help ensure client satisfaction
* Research domestic and international tax matters
* Research, write, and review client tax advice
* Deliver tax planning services
* Manage, supervise, and mentor other team members
* Aid in the development and training of team members
* Lead tax provisions for SEC audit clients

Additional Responsibilities for the Senior Manager:

* Assist with business development for the expansion of services at existing clients and attracting potential clients
* Help to ensure the team's workload is properly distributed

Qualifications for both positions:

* Previous experience with several of the following common international tax planning areas: Outbound Transactional Structuring and Subpart F, Inbound Transactional Structuring, Check the Box Principles, U.S. Tax Treaty Research, Repatriation Strategies, Intellectual and Intangible Property Planning, Structured Finance, Base Shifting, FSC/EIE, Foreign Tax Credit Planning, Transfer Pricing or International Mergers and Acquisitions
* Five years of broad experience in international corporate taxation
* Strong planning, research, and communication skills, as well as general knowledge of corporate tax compliance
* CPA with aBachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
or a Master's degree in Tax from an accredited college/university

Additional Qualifications for the Senior Manager:

* Eight years of broad experience in international corporate taxation

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 17828 or click the job link below.

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