Tax Senior Manager - Federal Credits and Incentives

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. These services involve performing R&D tax credit studies, quantifying R&D activities and costs, compiling proper documentation and support and developing an overall methodology to assist the company in quantifying and supporting past, current and future credits. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting with IRS and federal and state controversy and appeals related to the R&D credit. As a member of the FCI team, you will be interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders. 

RSM is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager to join our growing Federal Credits and Incentives tax practice. As a Senior Manager focused on helping our clients minimize their tax liability, you would be responsible for:

• Provide leadership to a team of professionals which are charged with helping clients in identify, document, and support tax positions related federal tax credits and incentives

• Perform tax planning and research, resolving complex tax issues, and giving recommendations to clients, relating to the research and development tax credit, and other federal credits and incentives

• Understanding and applying changes in legislature as it relates to tax credits and incentives

• Demonstrating sound judgement and instincts with respect to evaluating complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities

• Working very closely with core Federal tax professional to ensure all clients are receiving an exceptional level of service

• Manage and drive the success of multiple research and development tax credit engagements while providing leadership to the team

• Generate and sustain client relationships, yielding a meaningful level of revenue/margin contribution 

• Actively participating in business development with existing clients as well as developing marketing plans for securing new clients

• Responsible for mentoring and developing team members, managing profitable engagements, formulating sales and go to market strategy, developing service offerings in conjunction with Washington National Tax, technical review deliverables and develop national and local training programs

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and/or other professional services firm

• Proven track record of a successful tax planning focus with federal credits and incentives including research and development tax credits

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

• CPA, EA or J.D./LL.M required

• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries

• Experience managing tax consulting professionals

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, and other comparable programs

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment with the ability to manage multiple engagements

• Exceptional leadership and business development skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. 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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will receive