LAS Tax Consultant (Economic Development Credits & Incentives)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

McGuire Sponsel is a national specialty tax consulting firm founded in 2007. We serve 500+ CPAs and businesses across the country. We pride ourselves on combining technical expertise with exceptional client service. We have 5 offices throughout the United States: Indianapolis (HQ), Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, & Detroit. We are a rapidly-growing consulting firm and pride ourselves on finding and cultivating the best talent! Read about our GREAT culture below...

Core Values

• G rowth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve. With a deep desire to continuously level up, we approach our work with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to fail forward. Progress is built on iteration, not perfection.
• R elationship Focus: We invest in authentic, trusting relationships — with our clients, our teammates, and ourselves. We lead with honesty, communicate openly, and collaborate with intentionality. Strong relationships are our foundation for great work and long-term success.
• Strives for E xcellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, quality, and intelligence. From strategic thinking to technical execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is not an outcome — it's a mindset we bring to everything we do.
• A wareness: We operate with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, understanding how our actions impact others and the broader team. We’re committed to personal growth, constructive feedback, and leading ourselves before leading others.
• T enacity: We show up with resilience, grit, and determination — especially when the work gets hard. We’re solutions-oriented, driven, and persistent in pursuing the best outcomes for our clients and our team. We don’t give up; we level up.

Role Overview

McGuire Sponsel’s Location Advisory team works diligently to identify and reduce any risks to the client. Risks primarily come in the form of “non-performance” of incentive growth goals. These typically revolve around not achieving target investment and/or job goals as outlined in the initial phases of the incentive project. Most incentives are performance based, meaning that once performance to a set standard is achieved, the client can receive the benefit of incentives. However, if a project does not perform or performs and then reduces incentive goals below expectations, there may be the risk of “clawback” or repayment of the incentive value received to date. Additionally, if a client never performs then there is a risk of not receiving any incentives, which can be detrimental if the project anticipated the incentive value into its pro formas. McGuire Sponsel identifies these potential risks early in our process and advises clients prior to taking next steps that may obligate a client to repayment situations.

Read more about the LAS Tax Credit here.

Department : LAS
Reports to : Manager, LAS
Type : Full-time, exempt

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial, technical, and operational data for each LAS project.
• Prepare tax credit calculations and supporting documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Write clear, technical project narratives summarizing findings and qualifying research activities.
• Conduct on-site client visits to understand research processes, technologies, and qualified activities.
• Participate in client interviews to gather detailed information for project evaluation.
• Manage client relationships through effective communication and timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality study outputs.
• Maintain organized project documentation and adhere to project deadlines.
• Assist with research on regulatory guidance, tax rules, and relevant industry trends.

Role Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Identifies critical relationships in information
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy
• Effective Communication: Listens and clearly presents information
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes emotions in typical situations and their effects on self and others.
• Project Management: Manages well defined projects

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering, business, political science, economics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting, engineering, or analytical experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in client-facing situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 30% independently or with a team to client sites across the U.S.
• Preferred but not required: prior R&D experience, familiarity with tax concepts, and consulting or client-facing experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet Wellness (Wagmo)
• Voluntary STD benefits and company-paid LTD
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness)
• Savings Marketplace – discounts on hotels, flights, movie tickets, electronics and more
• 401(k) with employer match
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 9 paid holidays & Summer Fridays
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events and social outings
• Clear career path and advancement opportunities

EEO Statement
McGuire Sponsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.