CBH

Senior Tax Credits & Incentives Manager – State

CBH

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $138,800 - $215,900 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on state and local tax credits, incentives, and economic development programs related to facility development, relocation, and expansion
  • Lead and oversee large, complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and high-quality client service
  • Direct and manage negotiations with state and local government agencies related to: Cash and training grants, Revenue and development bonds, Land grants and infrastructure incentives, Forgivable and low-interest loan programs, Permit fee waivers and workforce development initiatives
  • Provide executive-level guidance on employment growth, labor retention, and training strategies aligned with client business objectives
  • Own and manage key client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and proactively identifying additional advisory opportunities
  • Drive business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with Tax, Advisory, and Assurance teams
  • Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, including Senior Associates and Managers, through mentoring, performance management, and career development planning
  • Contribute to practice growth and innovation, including development of methodologies, tools, and market-facing insights related to State Credits & Incentives
  • Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation strongly preferred (CPA, CMI, MST, MAcc, LLM, or JD)
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in tax consulting, advisory, or public accounting, with deep expertise in State Credits & Incentives
  • Demonstrated success managing complex engagements and advising clients at the executive or C-suite level
  • Proven people leadership experience, including mentoring, team development, and performance management
  • Strong business development skills, including the ability to identify, pursue, and close new opportunities
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical matters into actionable business insights
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Benefits
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid Care Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
tax consultingadvisorypublic accountingstate creditsincentiveseconomic developmentnegotiationbusiness developmentanalytical skillspresentation skills
Soft Skills
strategic advisorclient relationship managementteam leadershipmentoringperformance managementcommunicationcross-functional collaborationexecutive-level guidancetime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
CPACMIMSTMAccLLMJD