Director, R&D Tax Credits

Lead a high-impact R&D Tax Credits practice where you'll advise innovative clients, mentor top talent, drive business growth, and leverage your technical expertise in a flexible, collaborative environment with significant leadership visibility!

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Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 per year

A bit about us:

A leading professional services organization providing specialized tax, accounting, and advisory solutions to clients across diverse industries. The organization is committed to technical excellence, innovation, professional development, and delivering exceptional value through collaborative client relationships and industry-leading expertise.

Why join us?

Competitive salary: $200,000 - $230,000 annually
Discretionary performance bonus opportunity
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to lead and grow a specialized R&D Tax Credits practice
Exposure to federal and state tax credit programs
Significant client-facing and business development responsibilities
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
Inclusive parental leave benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Professional development and training programs
Recognition and rewards programs
Community and volunteer opportunities
Leadership and mentorship opportunities

Job Details

Lead and manage federal and state R&D Tax Credit studies across multiple industries
Serve as a technical subject matter expert on IRC Section 41 and related tax credit regulations
Identify, evaluate, and document qualifying research activities and expenditures
Scope prospective engagements and assess potential credit opportunities
Conduct and oversee technical interviews with engineers, developers, scientists, and client personnel
Lead quantitative analyses of qualified research expenses, including wages, supplies, and contract research costs
Review tax credit calculations, workpapers, narratives, technical memorandums, and client deliverables
Develop and review technical documentation supporting credit claims and substantiation
Perform advanced tax research involving federal and state R&D tax credit matters
Advise clients regarding audit defense, examination support, and documentation best practices
Stay current on legislative, regulatory, judicial, and administrative developments
Collaborate with tax professionals across multiple practice areas to identify client opportunities
Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, resources, and deliverables
Mentor, coach, and develop managers, seniors, and associates
Participate in client presentations, proposals, webinars, training sessions, and thought leadership initiatives
Support business development efforts and generate new growth opportunities
Assist clients with energy tax credits and other business incentive programs when applicable
Collaborate with State & Local Tax professionals on multi-disciplinary engagements

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