179D Project Manager
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Why Ryan
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
This role manages key project workstreams analyzes financial and technical data conducts tax research supports audit defense and prepares and reviews technical deliverables. The Senior Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients collaborates with cross-functional tax teams and provides guidance and review for Consultants on the team. Work may require time onsite with clients and coordination with technical engineering financial and tax personnel.
Duties and responsibilities as they align to Ryans Key Results
People
Creates a positive team experience by serving as a role model and supporting team development.
Provides coaching mentoring and on-the-job training to Consultants including technical guidance data analysis techniques and project methodology.
Reviews work performed by Consultants to ensure accuracy completeness and alignment with project standards.
Facilitates knowledge sharing and contributes to process improvement across the practice.
Client
Leads client interviews with technical engineering finance and tax personnel to gather information relevant to incentive qualification.
Serves as a primary point of contact for client workstreams ensuring timely clear communication and outstanding client service.
Responds to client requests and manages expectations throughout the engagement cycle.
Participates in client meetings to present findings methodologies and tax positions.
Develops and supports client proposals planning strategies and deliverable presentations.
Collaborates with Federal Income Tax International Tax and other Ryan practice groups to support integrated client solutions.
Value
Leads the gathering organization and analysis of large volumes of financial technical engineering and operational data; creates or reviews complex calculation models and databases.
Performs and reviews tax law research technical writing and documentation supporting tax positions including incentive qualification under applicable Internal Revenue Code sections (e.g. Sections 41 174).
Analyzes expenses and activities for qualification under a variety of tax incentive programs including R&D credits and other Federal income tax planning projects.
Supports and may lead audit defense activities including responding to IRS and state inquiries preparing documentation packages and assisting managers with strategy.
Prepares and reviews memorandums interview reports tax incentive calculations and other project deliverables prior to manager review.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Architecture or Construction-related fields
Four-year college degree from an accredited institution inpractice-relevant area with 3yearspractice-relevant experience.
Must have excellent organization and timemanagement skillsstrong communicationskills and willingness to learn and be a team player.
Strong analytical communication writing and project coordination skills.
Proven ability to manage workstreams lead client interactions and review team deliverables.
Preferred Experience:
Develop andmaintainrelationships with a revolving list of clients in the AEC industry
Demonstrate a strong understanding of tax knowledge aspertaining tothe 179D tax deduction and various sustainability/clean energy incentives
Demonstrate strong inter- and intra-personal skills
Ability to communicate with C-suite CPA Principal and Professional Architecture/Engineers on a variety of industry-specific topics.
Engineering Architecture or Construction Management background/degree a strong plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Computer Skills:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Access PowerPoint Outlook and web-based research tools.
Familiarity with legal/technical tax research platforms preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid drivers license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Requires limited supervisory responsibilities including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Ryan is a global tax services, software, and technology firm providing an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services to companies across the world.