Attorney in Detroit, MI

In-House

Detroit, MI

Attorney in Detroit, MI

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Tax Senior, Sustainability Credits – National Federal Tax Services

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Consultant within the Sustainability: Gi3 practice, the role involves advising clients on sustainability and social Federal C&I programs, and facilitating the analysis and documentation of such opportunities. Responsibilities include:

- Facilitating Federal C&I engagements related to sustainability and ESG, including programs under the Internal Revenue Code such as IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit, IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit, and others.
- Delivering value to clients by identifying opportunities and advising on potential benefits and eligibility requirements.
- Maintaining and developing strong internal and client relationships.
- Demonstrating sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns.
- Developing processes with colleagues in other technical specialties and materials to perform benefit calculations.
- Collaborating with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams such as valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment studies.
- Identifying potential issues and proposing solutions to leadership, as well as implementing process improvement strategies.
- Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory tax developments and working with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients.
- Providing support with various internal initiatives and special tax-related projects.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or a related field is required.
- The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills, are essential.
- Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work and clients served.

Certifications and Accreditations (one of the following must be obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain):
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible: Licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), Professional Engineer, GRI.

Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment.
- Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communications skills.
- Previous Big 4 or large CPA or law firm experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Salary Information:
The wage range for this role takes into account various factors, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $77,070 to $175,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Additional Information:
The Team:
The role is part of a dedicated team of tax professionals committed to supporting clients with their Sustainability initiatives. This team is part of the National Federal Tax Services (NFTS), a national practice within the company, made up of several tax service offerings built to deliver results for clients.

The company values diversity and offers a broad range of benefits to employees. Opportunities for professional development and career growth are provided through various programs and mentorship. The company's inclusive culture empowers employees to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws.