Job Title: Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D
Job Responsibilities:
As a Tax Manager in the Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research & Development Tax Credit practice, the primary responsibilities involve navigating the complexities of R&D tax credits and offering insightful, practical tax advice to clients. The role requires collaboration with MCI leadership, supervision of R&D projects, research on tax issues, conducting fieldwork, and participation in sales and marketing efforts. Key duties include:
- Visiting client locations, touring facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead and summary schedules, completing tax computations, and preparing written reports summarizing findings.
- Managing various project tasks simultaneously and being ultimately responsible for overall project deliverables.
- Supporting business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
- A Master’s or . in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Research is preferred.
- Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits is required; experience in Fixed Asset or Tax Accounting Method is also considered.
- A minimum of four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting is required.
- A CPA or a legal background (JD, LLM) is required.
- Prior project management experience is required.
- Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases.
- Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics.
- Familiarity and experience with amending tax returns.
- Ability to manage time effectively, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites; candidates must be willing and able to travel.
Salary Information:
- The base salary range for this position in the District of Columbia office is between $121,000 and $181,400.
- The base salary range for this position in the New York, NY, and Iselin, NJ offices is between $121,000 and $181,400.
