Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

**Job Summary**

RSM is looking for a Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives to join the Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group. The Tax Manager will be responsible for performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. This includes quantifying R&D activities and costs, compiling proper documentation and support, as well as managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously. The Tax Manager will also be responsible for assisting with IRS and federal and state controversy and appeals related to the R&D credit.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and giving recommendations to clients related to the R&D credit
- Generate and sustain client relationships
- Manage and implement multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources
- Draft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS Ruling requests, and writing other technical memoranda
- Develop an understanding of client's business and become a "functional expert" in the area
- Help drive the success of multiple R&D engagements
- Contribute as an industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

**Basic Qualifications**

- Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry/law
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with research and development credits
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax
- Requires certification and current licensure as one of the following:
- Intermediate skills in MS Excel and Access
- Requires ability to travel up to 50% of the time

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Masters in Accounting
- Experience working for large national accounting firm in a specialized practice area

**Compensation Range**

$95,400 - $207,000

**RSM Total Rewards**

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

**Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity**

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent . college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the . or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

## Overview of Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

RSM is looking for a Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives to join the Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group. The Tax Manager will be responsible for performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. This includes quantifying R&D activities and costs, compiling proper documentation and support, as well as managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously. The Tax Manager will also be responsible for assisting with IRS and federal and state controversy and appeals related to the R&D credit.

## Responsibilities of Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

The Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: their technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service:

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Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package

Tax Planning and Research, Complex Tax Issues, MS Excel and Access

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax

Qualification and Experience CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent

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