Manager or Senior Manager, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS)

5-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Manager or Senior Manager, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS) - Opportunity with KPMG

H1: Join KPMG as a Manager or Senior Manager in R&D Tax Credits
H2: Empower Your Career with KPMG's Collaborative Culture

KPMG, one of the world's top tax firms, is seeking a highly qualified Manager or Senior Manager to join their Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic team and work with high-profile clients to understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. With a future-forward and collaborative culture, KPMG empowers their employees to succeed and provides access to their Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting and project management
- Manage R&D tax credit studies and related activities
- Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D tax credit services
- Provide R&D tax credit quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam support
- Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing, and engagement setup
- Draft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
- Engage in an active role in new business development, including add-on business
- Assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research and writing regarding technical issues

Qualifications:
- Minimum five years of recent experience conducting and managing R&D tax credit consulting projects in a large accounting firm, corporation, or law firm
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or completion of an advanced degree or professional certification/designation, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing
- Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and use of the internet
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
- Technical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:
- Minimum eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation
- Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members

Salary Information:
- KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.
- The ranges displayed are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed.
- Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.
- The firm also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help employees make the best decisions for themselves, their family, and their lifestyle.
- Available benefits are based on eligibility and include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
- Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
- Additionally, the firm observes holidays and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.
- Additional details about benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

KPMG LLP is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and 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.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis and encourages candidates to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested.

COVID-19 Policy:
- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.
- In some circumstances, clients may require proof of vaccination or testing to access their site.
- KPMG is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and will continue to monitor the situation and make necessary adjustments to their policies as necessary.

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Comprehensive and competitive package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, personal well-being benefits, personal time off, and holiday breaks

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Research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting, project management, client relationship management, quality assurance, engagement management, technical writing, new business development, mentoring and counseling, federal income taxes

Bachelor's degree, advanced degree/professional certification/designation

Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested in

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, licensed CPA, JD/LLM or advanced degree/professional certification/designation, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

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