Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Tax Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market and is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join its Federal Credits and Incentives (FCI) team. The Tax Manager will be responsible for performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and giving recommendations to clients, as it relates specifically to the R&D credit
• Generate and sustain client relationships
• Assist in managing and implementing 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: CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent
• 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


At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. 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.

Job Summary:

RSM is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join its Federal Credits and Incentives (FCI) team. The Tax Manager will be responsible for performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. Responsibilities include tax planning and research, generating and sustaining client relationships, managing and implementing multiple projects, drafting opinion letters and technical memoranda, developing an understanding of the client's business, helping drive the success of multiple R&D engagements, and contributing as an industry expert.

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: CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent
• 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

Overview:

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market. As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, the Tax Manager will be performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. These services involve performing R&D tax credit studies, quantifying R&D activities and costs, compiling proper documentation and support and developing an overall methodology to assist the company in quantifying and supporting past, current and future credits. In addition, the Tax Manager will 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, as it relates specifically to the R&D credit
• Generate and sustain client relationships
• Assist in managing and implementing 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

Benefits:

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package for all its people. We support and inspire our employees to prioritize their wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for their physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax

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