R&D Tax Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: R&D Tax Credits Manager
Department: Specialty Tax Services
Position Type: Full-time
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled tax professional to join our Specialty Tax Services team as an R&D Tax Manager. In this role, you will lead complex client engagements, delivering specialized tax solutions including federal and state Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, related incentives, and Section 174 capitalization and amortization analyses.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Execution & Advisory
- Lead Engagements: Manage federal/state R&D credit studies, specialty incentives, and Section 174 analyses from start to finish.
- Technical Research: Analyze and resolve advanced tax issues; author clear, IRS-defensible technical memoranda and audit-ready reports.
- Strategic Guidance: Translate complex technical findings into practical, actionable recommendations for client executives and finance leaders.
Client & Business Development
- Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor, leading project presentations and managing communications with key stakeholders.
- Practice Growth: Support business development by identifying cross-selling opportunities, writing proposals, and participating in prospect meetings.
Team Leadership
- Mentorship & Review: Supervise, train, and mentor associates and senior associates.
- Quality Control: Review deliverables to ensure maximum quality, accuracy, and adherence to documentation standards while keeping projects on time and within budget.
Innovation & Insights
- Stay Current: Monitor evolving federal/state tax legislation, administrative guidance, and industry trends.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies to enhance project execution and data substantiation.
Qualifications & Competencies
Required
- Experience: 4+ years of specialized experience in federal and state R&D tax credits, Section 174, and related specialty tax consulting.
- Credentials: Active CPA and/or Bar license.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and review the work of junior team members.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-technical audiences.
Preferred
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Background: Experience in public accounting, specialty tax consulting, or a law firm environment.
Core Competencies
- Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about coaching others in a fast-paced environment.
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