Manager – State & Local Tax Income Franchise Consulting

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Manager to join its State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, focusing on income franchise consulting. You will work with high‑profile clients on complex tax issues, leveraging a collaborative, future‑forward culture.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of a national multi‑disciplinary state income tax consulting team, addressing organizational structure optimization, refund opportunities, technology solutions, and general consulting matters.
• Lead state tax return review engagements to identify and secure state income tax refunds.
• Assist multinational companies with state and local tax controversies, including audit preparation, representation at hearings and appeals, and protest filings.
• Review technical memoranda and slide decks on income, franchise, and other state and local tax questions.
• Build and manage client relationships while supervising, mentoring, and developing associate staff.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of recent experience in tax research, state income tax return review projects, restructuring engagements, and multi‑state income tax advisory.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; CPA, EA, JD/LLM, or other approved credential (must be obtained within one year if not held at hire).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering state and local income tax consulting services.
• Proven capability to develop business and foster internal and client relationships.
• Excellent writing, compliance, communication, management, and tax research skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑energy team environment.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Personal well‑being benefits supporting mental health and work‑life balance.
• Generous Personal Time Off per fiscal year plus two paid breaks (year‑end and around July 4th) without using PTO.
• Access to Ignition Centers, extensive specialist network, formal training, and informal mentoring.
• Opportunities for career development through multifaceted engagements and continuous learning.