Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. Senior Manager, Sales & Use Tax Business Title: Senior Manager, Sales & Use Tax Requisition Number: 39256 - 30 Function: Tax Services Area of Interest: State: IL City: Chicago Description: Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. Responsibilities: * Provide excellent client service to multi-state companies with state and local sales/use tax issues, including: reverse audits, compliance, tax planning, automation technology, research and writing, multi-jurisdictional reporting, and controversies/audit defense * Participate with multi-state companies in analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects and intercompany transactions * Participate with multi-state companies in state and local tax (SALT) controversies, which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and at appeal meetings, and preparing protests * Supervise, mentor, and develop staff members * Participate in the business development, management, and delivery of SALT services Qualifications: * A minimum of eight years of experience in providing tax research and technical advice on multi-state issues * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Licensed CPA, JD, LL.M., MST (Master's in Taxation) or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation, PMP, MCSD, MCITP for non-CPA eligible candidates (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) * Strong knowledge of the development, planning, and execution of sales and transactions tax refund claims * Experience with various other corporate taxes and their impact on sales tax KPMG LLP (the US member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. GL: 3 GF: 15300 * A minimum of eight years of experience in providing tax research and technical advice on multi-state issues * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university * Licensed CPA, JD, LL.M., MST (Master's in Taxation) or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation, PMP, MCSD, MCITP for non-CPA eligible candidates (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) * Strong knowledge of the development, planning, and execution of sales and transactions tax refund claims * Experience with various other corporate taxes and their impact on sales tax