Tax Director - US Practice
hace 3 días
Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, Bristol & Other locations \n Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading \n Capability: Tax & Law \n Experience Level: Director \n Type: Full Time \n Business Area: Tax Managed Services \n Contract type: Permanent About the role\n As a Tax Director in the US Practice, you will manage a complex client portfolio, advise clients on their tax affairs and help build a growing US tax practice within a Big Four firm. \n You will combine technical leadership, client management, people leadership and business development. You will also develop trusted relationships with third parties, including trustees and wealth managers, and support the onboarding of clients who need tailored tax advice. Roles and responsibilities\n\n • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the US tax practice, including relationships with professional intermediaries.\n, • Lead on tax advisory projects and the tax compliance process, maintain quality standards and manage risk while delivering excellent client service.\n, • Manage a complex client portfolio and provide clear, tailored advice on US and UK tax matters.\n, • Lead client engagement and onboarding, build long-term relationships and ensure internal and external deadlines are met.\n, • Manage, coach and develop team members across technical and professional skills.\n, • Delegate work effectively, review outputs and provide timely, constructive feedback.\n, • Collaborate with specialists across the firm on areas including estate and gift tax, inheritance tax and corporate tax.\n, • Lead scoping, quotations and final billing decisions, and support prompt payment and effective financial management.\nExperience and skills needed\n\n, • Experience managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality tax advice.\n, • Strong knowledge of US tax compliance, including reviewing and signing US tax returns.\n, • Working knowledge of relevant tax areas, such as CFCs, PFICs, estate and gift tax, inheritance tax and cross border interactions.\n, • Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues while managing team priorities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly.\n, • Commercial judgement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to identify client needs and develop tailored solutions.\nQualifications required\n\n, • Enrolled Agent (EA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification essential.\n, • Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification desirable.\n\n The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law. \n With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients. \n They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. \n From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. \n We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background. \n We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. \n We're a recognised leader in the Government's scheme. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all experienced professional opportunities. \n We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: \n Similar vacancies you might be interested in \n Tax Manager - Japan Practice - Global Mobility Services #J-18808-Ljbffr