Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2025

About the role

What You Will Do: We are currently seeking a full-time Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit Manager to join our team in our Atlanta, GA office. As an R&D Tax Credit Manager, you will provide clients with insights relating to cash saving, refund, and deduction opportunities resulting from R&D-related investments. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through the complexities of the R&D tax credits, with a focus on optimizing the benefits within regulatory guidelines. We are seeking candidates eager to make a meaningful impact on a growing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership qualities and embrace the potential opportunity to grow into a project leadership role. This position is open immediately to qualified applicants in Atlanta. Responsibilities:

Lead multiple projects simultaneously, including the coordination and completion of R&D Tax Credit studies in the manufacturing and distribution industry
Maintain active communication to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction
Conduct client interviews and perform detailed calculations and analyses related to R&D Tax Credit studies
Provide proactive status updates on projects to Director and other team members
Research and draft technical memoranda related to R&D tax credit matters
Develop a comprehensive understanding of our client’s business and the industry in which they operate
Travel to client locations to perform client inquiries and other on-site procedures related to the study
Team with partners and senior personnel on proposals and business development opportunities
Provide timely training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff associates

Skills Desired:

7-10 years of R&D Tax Credit experience, including 5+ year(s) in a senior role leading R&D Tax Credit engagements
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Tax, or similar areas
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical abilities
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Willingness to travel to client locations

Benefits: We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:

401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
Medical coverage
Paid Dental coverage
Employee and Dependent life insurance
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid Day of Service annually
Flexible work arrangements
Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
Paid holidays
Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
Mobile phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement & training

What makes the culture at Rödl & Partner USA unique? Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.Stay up-to-date on the happenings at Rödl & Partner USA by following us on LinkedIn: