Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

As the Tax Manager in our Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research & Development Tax Credit practice you’ll navigate R&D tax credit complexity and provide insightful, practical tax advice for your clients– all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel.  You’ll collaborate with MCI leadership and supervise R&D projects, research tax issues, conduct fieldwork, and participate in sales and marketing efforts because together is how we succeed.  From day one, you’ll be empowered by having responsibility to ensure that R&D projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards and completed on time, within budget, to successfully lead and support your team and help you achieve more, confidently.  

Your day-to-day may include: 

Assist with visiting the client location, touring client facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, completing appropriate tax computations, and preparing written reports summarizing the findings 

Manage various project tasks at the same time. Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable  

Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients 

Other duties as assigned 

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in related field 

Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred 

Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits; open to Fixed Asset or Tax Accounting Method experience

Minimum of four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting 

CPA or a legal background required (JD, LLM)

Prior project management experience is required 

Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases 

Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics 

Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending tax returns 

Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. Candidates must be willing and able to travel approximately 8 to 10 days per month.  

The base salary range for this position in the District of Columbia office only is between $121,000 and $181,400.