Manager or Senior Manager, Global Executive & Private Clients - Japanese Practice (NYM)

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager, Global Executive & Private Clients – Japanese to join our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Support clients in analyzing the tax implications of working internationally and filing income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist clients in operating their payrolls in the United States and around the world, including preparing tax withholding calculations (for example, gross-up calculations), reporting and collecting compensation information, and structuring international compensation packages supporting executives working in multiple jurisdictions
• Process payroll for people who are temporarily working in the U.S. or outside the U.S., who are on an international assignment which includes processing split payrolls, as applicable
• Provide global coordination with country specific third-party payroll providers, including initial set up and ongoing management
• Help clients with implementing leading processes and technologies related to tax compliance and tax planning strategies
• Support clients in responding to questions and notices from the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authorities

• Lead team building including developing, training and mentoring professionals in the practice

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent relevant experience working with Tax, HR, International Assignment Compensation and Payroll; experience working within a Big 4 firm is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related field of study from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Knowledge of a broad range of tax and administrative issues impacting international assignees and people working in multiple taxing jurisdictions
• Self-motivated, driven, and ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Strong technical skills (such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint), critical thinking skills with capability to execute on the details and excellent organizational skills
• Able to speak and write fluent Japanese and English is a must

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Minimum eight years of recent relevant experience working with Tax, HR, International Assignment Compensation and Payroll; experience working within a Big 4 firm is a plus
• Ability to lead and motivate people while working as part of a cohesive team

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