Corporate Tax Manager - R&D Credits

As the Corporate Tax Manager in our Research & Development Tax Credit practice you will navigate R&D tax credit complexity and provide insightful, practical tax advice for your clients– all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.  You will collaborate with Corporate Tax R&D Credits leadership and supervise R&D projects, research tax issues, conduct fieldwork, and participate in sales and marketing efforts because together is how we succeed.  From day one, you’ll be empowered by having responsibility to ensure that R&D projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards and completed on time, within budget, to successfully lead and support your team and help you achieve more, confidently.  

Your day-to-day may include: 

• Assist with visiting the client location, touring client facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, completing appropriate tax computations, and preparing written reports summarizing the findings 
• Manage various project tasks at the same time. Project managers will be responsible for the overall project and deliverable  
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients 
• Other duties as assigned 

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field 
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred 
• Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits 
• Minimum of four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting 
• Prior project management experience is required 
• Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases 
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics 
• Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending tax returns 
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. Candidates must be willing and able to travel approximately 8 to 10 days per month

The salary range for this position in the Los Angeles, CA and Manhattan, NY offices only are between $121,000 and $181,000.

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