Senior Associate

Senior Associate
Requisition #: 44925

Practice Area: Tax

Location: Boston, MA

At KPMG, we are reimagining tax with you in mind. Become an integral part of a dynamic team within a collaborative, future forward environment at one of the world's top tax firms. Be surrounded by deep tax knowledge and equipped with the latest in cutting-edge tax technologies. And join an extensive network of functional, industry, legislative and technical specialists with access to our Ignition Centers, where technology innovation accelerates. We welcome people with a passion for tax, a spirit for new thinking, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service today, and tomorrow.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our practice.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluate business plans, adjust financial statements, and build cost allocation models
• Participate in due diligence activities on pending M&A transactions, public-company purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment measurement, international restructurings and private-company fairness opinions
• Assist in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations
• Prepare and analyze financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance
• Review and analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements
• Research comparable publicly-traded companies

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience with valuation-related projects within an audit, tax, and advisory firm
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited college/university
• Experience with valuations of business entities and intangible assets, purchase price allocations, and financial analysis and research
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research and analytical skills, and the ability to work well both autonomously and in a team environment

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.