Corporate Tax Manager Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

Position Title: Corporate Tax Manager - Methods Credits & Incentives R&D (Confidential Client)
Location: Arlington VA Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $138000 - $150000/yr
• Performance-based annual bonus eligible

Benefits

Visa sponsorship available.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is a leading accounting and finance organization with a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated tax advisory services. The firm maintains a collaborative supportive environment designed to foster professional growth and development. They specialize in complex tax matters across multiple industries and service lines.

Position Summary

This role offers the opportunity to join a specialized Methods Credits & Incentives Research & Development Tax Credit practice as a Corporate Tax Manager. You will provide sophisticated tax advisory services on R&D tax credit matters lead client engagements manage complex tax projects and collaborate with senior leadership to drive business development. From day one youll have the autonomy and responsibility to ensure all engagements meet firm standards while building and supporting your team.

Must-Haves

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field
• Active CPA license or JD with active attorneys license (required)
• 6-10 years of professional experience in R&D tax credits or related experience in Fixed Asset or Tax Accounting Methods
• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting or tax within public accounting or consulting
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and select state R&D tax credit rules and relevant case law
• Proven experience amending tax returns
• Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and work extended hours when required

Primary Functions

• Conduct client site visits facility tours and fact investigations to identify relevant information for R&D tax credit analysis
• Analyze client accounting records prepare cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules and perform tax computations
• Prepare comprehensive written reports documenting findings and tax positions
• Manage multiple concurrent projects coordinating timelines deliverables and team resources
• Partner with project managers to ensure successful project execution and client deliverables
• Support business development activities including client identification proposal development and pursuit strategies
• Supervise R&D tax credit projects and research evolving tax issues

Required Skills

• Intermediate proficiency with tax return mechanics
• Cost accounting analysis and cost lead/summary schedule preparation
• Federal and state R&D tax credit regulations expertise
• Project management and team coordination
• Client relationship management and business development
• Research and analysis of complex tax issues
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple engagements