Managing Director-WNT-Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution - KPMG

**Business Title:** Managing Director-WNT-Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution **Requisition Number:** 102628 - 103 **Function:** Tax Services **Area of Interest:** **State:** WA **City:** Seattle **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 Managing Director to join our Washington National Tax- Tax Controversy -Dispute Resolution practice with a particular focus on transfer pricing disputes. This is an area of significant growth for KPMG and an opportunity to join one of the leading APA/MAP practices. We are looking for senior transfer pricing dispute resolution practitioners to expand our team on the west coast. Responsibilities: + Provide tax and transfer pricing controversy services to major multinational clients and collaborate closely with other member firms as part of our global controversy network to provide services to these clients + Represent clients at various levels of their IRS controversy from examination, through appeals and into post appeal mediation and arbitration with a focus on global transfer pricing dispute resolution including Advance Pricing Agreements, Competent Authority proceedings and ICAP + Work with other practice groups in WNT and operating office teams to handle complex international transfer pricing controversies + Contribute to thought leadership internally and externally through publishing and speaking activities + Perform WNT review of client deliverables, thought leadership articles and presentation materials and perform other risk management activities + Contribute to the growth, experience and institutional knowledge of the WNT practice staff level team members + Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: + Minimum ten years of recent experience working for or engaging with the IRS and other governments in tax controversy and transfer pricing matters, including experience in another public accounting firm, law firm, or the IRS + Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and JD/LLM or licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent; candidate must be an active IRS authorized tax practitioner + Relevant government experience is preferred, particularly with IRS APMA; candidates will be screened for adherence to post-employment restrictions + Demonstrated tax experience performing tax research, representing clients in federal controversies and providing technical advice on tax issues + Specific knowledge of transfer pricing issues and demonstrated experience with resolution processes (competent authority proceedings, APAs) required + Excellent communication, public speaking, research and writing skills with the ability to articulate complex tax issues and position KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year. Available benefits are based on eligibility. https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=M307J-0 KPMG LLP (the U.S. 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 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