Tax Senior Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods

Job Duties

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and advisory services around the timing of recognizing revenue, expense, capitalization, cost recovery and inventory accounting - whether based on regulatory change, tax planning/optimization, liquidity or preparation for a transaction. These services include accounting method reviews, the filing of accounting method or period changes, participating in M&A structuring and diligence, writing of technical advice memorandums, researching technical filing positions and broadly interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Identification, oversight, and technical review/sign-off of AMP projects, supported by Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP/LIFO, capitalization/cost recovery, Section 174 R&E expenditures, leasing engagements, strategic method reviews, and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods

Oversee delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes), including 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-5 professionals, extending service beyond core delivery needs

Focus on client service expertise and the client experience by proactively and timely communicating with clients

Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements

Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, tax opinions, positions, and responses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests

Train, mentor, and develop professionals through formal mentorship roles and informal interactions

Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues by identifying and leading opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of business, promoting an integrated approach to client service

Lead the successful implementation of advisory engagements, primarily related to AMP in addition to Federal Credit & Incentives (FCI), Tangible Property Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as appropriate

Initiate and develop service offering ideas in conjunction with WNT; lead related go-to-market and growth activities

Participate in and drive the execution of team and firm strategy

MinimumQualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accountingor a related field from an accredited university

One of the following isrequired: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or a preapproved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements

Minimum ofsevenyears of experience in public accounting, with a proventrack recordof practice building and project management, anddemonstratedexperience effectivelyidentifying, selling, and delivering tax services to middlemarket business clients

Proventrack recordof successful tax planning, including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation, fixed assets, and repairs and maintenance analyses

Strong computer skills, includingproficiencyin Microsoft Excel

Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines andin accordance withfirm and client standards

Strong communicationskills, including clear, professional, and effective interaction with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means

Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines andmaintainingaccuracy and quality of work in a fastpaced, client service environment

Experience working effectively in a professional office environmentand,as required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment

Capacity tomaintaina consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client sites asrequired, with access to reliable transportation

Abilityto work extended and/or nonstandard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Preferred Qualifications

7+years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory, or related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions, ASC 740)

Master'sin accounting or another business-related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

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

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $141,900 - $284,900

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

7 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$141,900.00 - $284,900.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR113125

Job Benefits

Not specified