Tax Manager - Pass-Through Consulting - Washington National Tax

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As an experienced professional you will be focused on the core tax issues that affect the heart of the firm’s client base and an increasingly important part of the national and global business world.  Pass-through entities range from billion-dollar investment funds to high-tech startups.  The PSCG team works in concert with our local offices and M&A teams in assisting our clients with transactions, leads internal and external trainings, develops and deploys forward looking internal and go-to-market solutions that help RSM lead in the middle market.  There are opportunities for client contact, interaction with leading members of the legal and accounting professions representing other parties in our clients’ transactions, and government officials charged with interpreting the law.

Responsibilities:

• Interact directly with clients and their outside advisors to provide solutions to complex federal income tax issues related to partnerships
• Assist buyers and sellers with transaction tax structuring decisions, working in concert with the functional tax lead and outside advisors
• Analyze the impact of proposed or completed transactions including but not limited to partial contributions, Revenue Ruling 99-5 and 99-6 transactions, debt financed distributions and disguised sales
• Manage multiple client engagements and supervise remote team members
• Research and analyze other issues related to partnership taxation including but not limited to qualified business income, the net investment income tax, passive losses, and carried interests
• Develop processes, technology, and other tools used by the PSCG team and the firm as a whole
• Mentor and develop engagement staff, providing leadership, counseling, career guidance, and guidance on issues related to work/life fit and retention
• Create and lead training sessions on partnership topics directed at clients, general practitioners and other partnership experts
• Act as a member of the engagement team for private equity funds, their portfolio companies and other crown jewel clients

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years focused in federal partnership taxation required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MSA, MST or JD)
• Active CPA, Enrolled Agent or JD/LLM
• Industry specialization preferred, but not required
• Experience with S-Corporations beneficial, but not required
• Previous experience in M&A or other transaction setting
• Strong research and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong executive presence and ability to participate in strategic planning initiatives
• Strong project management, leadership, and client interaction skills
• Highly disciplined and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

We are open to candidates in any location and fully remote options are available.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.  Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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