Manager or Senior Manager, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS)

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. Responsibilities: Conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting and project management Manage R&D tax credit studies and related activities Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D tax credit services Provide R&D tax credit quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam support Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing, and engagement setup Draft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager: Engage in an active role in new business development, including add-on business Assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research and writing regarding technical issues Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent experience conducting and managing R&D tax credit consulting projects in a large accounting firm, corporation, or law firm Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or completion of an advanced degree or professional certification/designation including: MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MCM (Masters of Construction Management), PHDE (PhD of Economics), PHE (Doctor of Engineering), ME (Masters of Engineering), MSRE (Masters of Science-Real Estate), AIA (Member, Amer Inst of Architects), Enrolled Agent, LEED (Leadership, Energy & Environmental Design) Certification, PE (Professional Engineer), or SIX SGMA (Six Sigma) Certification, in addition to others on KPMG’s approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and use of the internet Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams Technical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections (including, but not limited to, sections 174 & 41), corresponding regulations and relevant judicial and administrative authority Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager: Minimum eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members #J-18808-Ljbffr KPMG LLP