Tax Director - US Practice at KPMG UK | GB | Rezi

Tax Director - US Practice at KPMG UK

Tax Director - US Practice

KPMG UK · GB

2 weeks ago

Tax Director - US Practice

KPMG UK · GB

17 days ago
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About the Role

Manage a complex client portfolio, advise clients on their tax affairs, and help build a growing US tax practice within a Big Four firm. Combine technical leadership, client management, people leadership, and business development. Develop trusted relationships with third parties and support client onboarding.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the US tax practice.
  • Lead on tax advisory projects and the tax compliance process.
  • Maintain quality standards and manage risk while delivering excellent client service.
  • Manage a complex client portfolio and provide clear, tailored advice on US and UK tax matters.
  • Lead client engagement and onboarding, build long-term relationships, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Manage, coach, and develop team members.
  • Delegate work effectively, review outputs, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with specialists across the firm on various tax areas.
  • Lead scoping, quotations, and final billing decisions.
  • Support prompt payment and effective financial management.

Requirements

  • Experience managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality tax advice.
  • Strong knowledge of US tax compliance, including reviewing and signing US tax returns.
  • Working knowledge of relevant tax areas, such as CFCs, PFICs, estate and gift tax, inheritance tax, and cross-border interactions.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing colleagues while managing team priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commercial judgment and relationship-building skills.

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • Client management
  • People leadership
  • Business development
  • US tax compliance
  • US and UK tax matters
  • CFCs
  • PFICs
  • Estate and gift tax
  • Inheritance tax
  • Cross-border interactions
  • Coaching
  • Team development
  • Effective delegation
  • Constructive feedback
  • Collaboration
  • Scoping
  • Quotation
  • Financial management
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Commercial judgment
  • Relationship-building
  • Client needs identification
  • Tailored solutions

Education Level

  • Enrolled Agent (EA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification essential.
  • Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification desirable.

About the Company

  • A Big Four firm.