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Tax Manager – Federal Credits & Incentives
RSM US LLPTax Manager specializing in Federal Credits & Incentives for RSM, focusing on federal R&D tax credits and client service. Collaborating with teams to manage multiple project engagements and tax planning.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in R&D tax credit calculations, including knowledge of Sec 41 and Sec 174, while effectively managing client relationships and mentoring staff. Proficient in tax planning, research, and compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
R&D Tax Credit CalculationsKnowledge of Sec 41 and Sec 174Client Relationship ManagementEA or CPA CertificationAdvanced Excel and Access Skills
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Hard Skills
Tax PlanningTax ResearchIRS Ruling RequestsQuantitative AnalysisFinal Review of Tax Work PapersData GatheringTechnical Memoranda DraftingProject ManagementClient InterviewsProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMentoringTeam CollaborationTrainingProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
EACPAMBAM. Com
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingFederal TaxState TaxR&D EngagementsIndustry Regulation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and giving recommendations to clients, as it relates specifically to the R&D credit
- Generate and sustain client relationships
- Managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of resources
- Drafting opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS Ruling requests, and writing other technical memoranda
- Develop an understanding of client's business and become a "functional expert" in the area
- Help manage and drive the success of multiple R&D engagements
- Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications
- Strong knowledge of Sec 41 and Sec 174
- Scoping the taxpayers for a potential business opportunity
- Perform detail final review of all tax work papers, engagement deliverables
- Onboard new staff members and ensure on the job training is delivered by appropriate team members
- Take active role in the training, mentoring and development of staff
- Assist in continuous improvements of processes and models, provide feedback
- Provide training and guidance to staff by walking through review comments.
- Stay current on tax practices, industry, and changes in tax law
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s
- Minimum 7 years of experience in public accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry
- Experience in moderate to complex federal and state R&D tax credit calculations
- Ability to work closely with the Onshore team to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Advanced Excel and Access skills
- MBA, M. Com is a plus
- EA or CPA required
- Experience in US Tax R&D
- Knowledge of Sec 41 and Sec 174
- Experience in Quantitative part of the R&D
- Experience working for large national accounting firm in a specialized practice area
- Experience in interacting with clients directly is an added advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility in your schedule
- Empowering you to balance life’s demands