Senior Consultant, R&D Tax Credits (Income Tax)
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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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.
***Open remotely anywhere in the U.S.***
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 Accounting Finance Business Engineering Science or related field.
Minimum of one to four years of Federal income tax tax incentives R&D credit or related tax consulting experience.
Strong analytical communication writing and project coordination skills.
Proven ability to manage workstreams lead client interactions and review team deliverables.
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:
Supervisory responsibilities include reviewing the work of Consultants training peers and providing constructive feedback and coaching.
Work Environment:
Standard indoor working environment.
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Required Experience:
Senior 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.
