Senior Director, Research Credits & Incentive Services Tax (RCIS)

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to travel 25% of the time


## Senior Director, Research Credits & Incentive Services Tax (RCIS)

Alvarez & Marsal is currently seeking a Senior Director for its Research & Development (R&D) Tax team. The Senior Director will be responsible for leading tax engagements, gathering and analyzing data, and providing tax technical knowledge and experience in key federal tax areas.

### Responsibilities

- Research & Development Credit Services
- Employment Tax Credits
- Energy Incentives
- Accounting Methods
- Meals & Entertainment
- Lead interviews with client subject matter experts
- Develop quantitative workpapers supporting amounts claimed
- Perform tax technical research
- Prepare and preserve the documentation required to support qualifying activities and departments
- Identify permanent cash tax savings and refund opportunities
- Consider the impact of deductions and credits on effective tax rate
- Apply established methodologies and processes to complex areas of taxation
- Manage and implement multiple projects simultaneously
- Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
- Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, and drafting IRS protest letters
- Write other technical memoranda as needed
- Interface with client personnel to obtain information and deliver a high-quality project on time and on budget
- Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to network with existing and prospective clients and assume additional responsibility quickly
- Flexibility to travel to client sites 25% of the time

### Qualifications

- 6+ years of experience working on Research and Development Tax Credit engagements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline
- Advanced Degree: MA/MS, JD or LLM
- CPA or Licensed Attorney required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills
- High proficiency in spreadsheets
- Advanced writing skills
- Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
- High motivation to learn and grow
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel 25% of the time

### Benefits

Alvarez & Marsal is committed to providing employees with a competitive benefits package. Employees are eligible for an equity investment in a diversified financial services firm, the ability to invest in A&M private equity funds at beneficial terms, and a health and wellness program. ?A&M also provides its employees with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities.

### Salary

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Not Specified

Equity investment in a diversified financial services firm, the ability to invest in A&M private equity funds at beneficial terms, and a health and wellness program

Not Specified

tax technical knowledge, experience in key federal tax areas, verbal and written communication skills, high proficiency in spreadsheets, advanced writing skills, ability to work collaboratively and independently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline; Advanced Degree MA/MS, JD or LLM; CPA or Licensed Attorney required

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline; Advanced Degree MA/MS, JD or LLM; CPA or Licensed Attorney required

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