Tax Manager – Methods, Credits & Incentives

Grant Thornton (US)

Tax Manager supporting corporate and multinational clients on complex tax matters and consulting services. Preparing deliverables and conducting research in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $151,800 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing Excel spreadsheets to demonstrate the application of key corporate tax concepts
Assist with providing tax consulting services to a full range of clients, including major multinational clients on a national level
Work closely with tax professionals in other offices of Grant Thornton to provide subject matter support in the area of accounting methods and credits
Partner with local office teams on delivery of complex tax issues for their clients
Collaborate with other practice groups in WNTO and work with Grant Thornton International member firms
Conduct tax research necessary to support and substantiate tax advice; evaluate the technical merits of tax positions
Assist with the preparation and review of various deliverables, including memorandums, opinions, private letter ruling requests, training materials, and thought leadership; help with the development of internal and external presentations
Develop specialization in an area of U.S. taxation, specifically Credits and Incentives (Energy Credits and R&D), and Accounting Methods
Supporting efforts to enhance quality and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into our workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
CPA or JD required
Minimum five years of recent tax experience in an accounting firm, law firm, or private industry.
Preferred experience with tax accounting methods, capital cost recovery or energy credits
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation
Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expect 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax consultingtax researchtax accounting methodscapital cost recoveryenergy creditsU.S. taxationExcel spreadsheet preparationproject managementaccounting methodscredits and incentives

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproject management skillsteam managementcommunication skillscollaborationability to manage multiple engagementsability to develop staffinterpersonal skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPAJD